Posts tagged Science of Reading
Why “Science of Reading” Is Only the Beginning
Why “Science of Reading” Is Only the Beginning

The Science of Reading gives us the research, but implementation is where the real work begins. This blog explores five practical ways K–12 principals can turn reading research into everyday practice through stronger classroom routines, purposeful coaching, aligned interventions, intentional planning, and data-driven decision-making.

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Expanding the “Science of Reading”: From Phonics to Knowledge, Writing, and Language
Expanding the “Science of Reading”: From Phonics to Knowledge, Writing, and Language

Is Your Literacy Strategy Leaving Half the Story Behind? Most schools have mastered the "first wave" of the Science of Reading, but for many principals, the data is still showing a plateau in upper-elementary and secondary comprehension. The reason? A missing link between decoding and deep understanding. Check out how we address these concerns.

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School Principal, ReformCassandra WilliamsEducational Innovation 360Science of Reading, Science of Literacy, Phonics, Decoding, Background Knowledge, Comprehension, Language Understanding, Word Recognition, The Reading Rope, Foundational Skills, Literacy Research, Writing Integration, Sentence Work, Syntax Awareness, Vocabulary Retention, Morphological Analysis, Cumulative Review, Explicit Instruction, Reading-Writing Connection, Cross-Curricular Literacy, Instructional Coaching, Coaching Cycles, Reading Block Optimization, Evidence-Based Curricula, Professional Learning, Change Management, Progress Monitoring, Diagnostic Reading Checks, Multi-Year Implementation, AI in Literacy, Workflow Optimization, Automated Feedback, Scaffolding, Data Security, Secondary Literacy, Tier 2 Intervention, Educational PolicyComment
Moving Beyond Cueing and Embracing The Science of Reading
Moving Beyond Cueing and Embracing The Science of Reading

Recent NAEP results reveal that fewer than one-third of U.S. fourth and eighth graders are reading proficiently, spotlighting the urgent need to rethink literacy instruction. This blog challenges the outdated three-cueing system—once popular but now proven ineffective—and advocates for the Science of Reading.

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