Evidence-Based Practice

Does Teaching 'Sight Words' Contradict the Science of Reading?

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 22:04:48 GMT

Simple words like "the" and "of" are everywhere, but don't follow regular phonics patterns. How should teachers approach them?

Video: Why Are Parents Suing Lucy Calkins and Fountas & Pinnell?

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 21:18:42 GMT

All you need to know about the lawsuit targeting popular literacy gurus Lucy Calkins, Irene Fountas, and Gay Su Pinnell.

Here's What Happens Next on the Calkins, Fountas & Pinnell Curriculum Lawsuit

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 22:50:17 GMT

The reading series were deceptively marketed as backed by research, despite omitting key instructional elements, the lawsuit claims.

4 Things to Know About the Literacy Lawsuit Targeting Lucy Calkins and Fountas & Pinnell

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 21:52:37 GMT

A novel lawsuit could open a new front in the reading wars. Here's what you need to know.

Parents Sue Lucy Calkins, Fountas and Pinnell, and Others Over Reading Curricula

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 21:34:32 GMT

A first-of-its-kind lawsuit targets creators of whole-language reading curricula.

How This Teacher-Prep Program and District Aligned on the Science of Reading

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 22:24:15 GMT

In Tennessee, a small network of schools and universities are aligning future teachers' coursework with evidence-based literacy practices.

How Schools Can Identify 'Evidence-Based' Programs That Could Actually Work

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 20:23:38 GMT

Federal law urges states and districts to use evidence-based interventions to help schools improve. What does that actually mean?

Selecting Evidence-Based Programs for Schools and Districts: Mistakes to Avoid

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 18:00:41 GMT

Which programs really work? Confused by education research? Join our webinar to learn how to spot evidence-based programs and make data-driven decisions for your students.

What Works Clearinghouse: Inside 20 Years of Education Evaluation

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 20:10:12 GMT

After two decades of the What Works Clearinghouse, research experts look to the future.

Who Trains the Trainers in the ‘Science of Reading?’

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 21:16:05 GMT

How three districts help their principals learn, practice, and sustain the “science of reading” implementation in their schools.

'Science of Reading' Learning Walks: 4 Things for Principals to Look For

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 13:15:51 GMT

An instructional guide for school leaders to help implement shifts in reading practices.

Leading on the ‘Science of Reading’: Principals Share What They’ve Learned

Wed, 29 May 2024 18:38:49 GMT

Three school leaders share insights on how they changed the way reading was taught in their schools.

Principals Have a Lead Role in the ‘Science of Reading.’ Are They Ready?

Fri, 24 May 2024 19:13:16 GMT

The push to shifting schools to the science of reading has often neglected the vital role of the principal.

Teacher Group Wants a Focus on Low Math Performance, Too

Fri, 10 May 2024 21:04:38 GMT

A teacher-led nonprofit releases recommendations focus on how to avoid “math aversion” in middle school.

The Key Parts of a 'Science of Reading' Transformation, According to One State Chief

Mon, 06 May 2024 19:28:35 GMT

Under Carey Wright's leadership, Mississippi pulled off a reading "miracle." She has a similar transformation in mind for Maryland.

For Now, California Won't Mandate 'Science of Reading.' Here's What Happened

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 21:10:26 GMT

The California Teachers Association was one of the bill's most prominent opponents.

English Learners and the Science of Reading: What Works in the Classroom

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 17:45:50 GMT

ELs & emergent bilinguals deserve the best reading instruction! The Reading League & NCEL join forces on best practices. Learn more in our webinar with both organizations.

5 Big Conversations to Expect at SXSW EDU (Plus, an Exciting Debut From EdWeek)

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 20:48:37 GMT

Education stakeholders will discuss the biggest—and thorniest—issues facing schools at the March 4-7 conference.

Science of Reading: Emphasis on Language Comprehension

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 19:10:20 GMT

Dive into language comprehension through a breakdown of the Science of Reading with an interactive demonstration.

Low-Performing Schools Are Left to Languish by Districts and States, Watchdog Finds

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 20:33:46 GMT

Fewer than half of district plans for improving struggling schools meet bare minimum requirements.

Applying the 'Science of Reading': 3 State Leaders on Putting Policy Into Practice

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 22:01:20 GMT

Officials discussed how their states have attempted a multifaceted approach to reading improvement.

Few Teachers Learn About 'Science of Reading' in Their Prep Programs. Some Colleges Are Working on That

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 21:17:25 GMT

As states and districts mandate evidence-based literacy practices, the burden of training in this approach falls primarily on teachers.

How Much Time Should Teachers Spend on a Foundational Reading Skill? Research Offers Clues

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 19:43:36 GMT

Students benefited from being taught phonemic awareness—recognizing and manipulating the sounds in English—but only up to a point.

Oral Language Development: The Missing Link to Supporting Students with Dyslexia

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 22:30:32 GMT

Dyslexia affects 20% of students. Join our webinar & discover the "missing link" to reading success: oral language development.