Science of Reading

Three children sitting on a colorful classroom rug reading illustrated books titled “Can I Help?” with a cartoon elephant on the cover, surrounded by bookshelves and educational decor.

Structured Literacy, Real Results: Our Grades K–2 Breakthrough

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Structured Literacy, Real Results: Our Grades K–2 Breakthrough

A young girl wearing headphones smiles as she looks at a tablet while sitting in a classroom.

Safeguarding Students—Why Responsible AI in Education Is Essential

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Safeguarding Students—Why Responsible AI in Education Is Essential

Small children are gathered at their table, independently reading books.

Where Do We Go from Here? Unpacking the NAEP Reading Scores

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Where Do We Go from Here? Unpacking the NAEP Reading Scores

A young girl with ponytails, wearing a white polo shirt, is focused on reading a book in a library.

Grade 5 Literacy Transformation: How One District Closed the Gap

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Grade 5 Literacy Transformation: How One District Closed the Gap

A young girl with pigtails sits at a classroom desk, holding a yellow pencil over an open book and talking.

Reading Intervention Strategies to Help Older Students

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Reading Intervention Strategies to Help Older Students

A young boy sits at a desk, deeply engrossed in reading a chapter book.

Measuring Literacy Development beyond a Single Test Score

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Measuring Literacy Development beyond a Single Test Score

Older students are sitting at a table covered with books in the library, reading.

Three Strategies for Teaching Phonetics to Older Struggling Students

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Three Strategies for Teaching Phonetics to Older Struggling Students

A young girl and her classmates are seated at a table, engaged in writing.

Clarifying Phonological Awareness versus Phonemic Awareness for Older Struggling Readers

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Clarifying Phonological Awareness versus Phonemic Awareness for Older Struggling Readers

A young learner pointing to words in a book.

What the Science of Reading Tells Us about Learning to Read

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What the Science of Reading Tells Us about Learning to Read

A teacher holding flash cards.

Early Literacy Sparks Sustained Student Success

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Early Literacy Sparks Sustained Student Success

Young learner reads independently.

The Importance of Foundational Literacy

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The Importance of Foundational Literacy

Dr. Anita Archer presenting.

Dr. Anita Archer's Reading Intervention Tips

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Dr. Anita Archer's Reading Intervention Tips

A young boy reads aloud while he sits at his desk.

Six Tips for Teaching Reading to Multilingual Learners

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Six Tips for Teaching Reading to Multilingual Learners

One of Jonathan Kryk's students writes in his journal in Kryk's "outdoor classroom." (Default Alternate Text: "One of Jonathan Kryk's students writes in his journal in Kryk's "outdoor classroom."")

Igniting Your Students’ Reading and Writing Flames

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Igniting Your Students’ Reading and Writing Flames

Student reading at desk.

Show Me the Science: Dr. D. Ray Reutzel Explains

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Show Me the Science: Dr. D. Ray Reutzel Explains

A teacher smiles as she reads to a class.

Reflect and Connect: Effective Strategies for the First Month Back to School

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Reflect and Connect: Effective Strategies for the First Month Back to School

Student reading at desk.

Supporting Older Readers

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Supporting Older Readers

A mother and daughter are sitting together, reading a book.

Teaching as a Second Career: From Lab to Literacy

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Teaching as a Second Career: From Lab to Literacy

Three kids reading under a tree.

Fun for Families: Early Literacy Skills for Older Struggling Readers

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Fun for Families: Early Literacy Skills for Older Struggling Readers

A teacher is supporting an older student and pointing to a page during a lesson.

Strategies for Struggling Readers: Re-engaging to Build Confidence and Motivation

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Strategies for Struggling Readers: Re-engaging to Build Confidence and Motivation

Students collaborate in groups within a captivating glow-in-the-dark classroom setting.

Scaffolding for Reading: Strategies for Teachers

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Scaffolding for Reading: Strategies for Teachers

A young student reading at a desk.

Unlocking the Power of Reading Intervention Strategies for Middle School

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Unlocking the Power of Reading Intervention Strategies for Middle School

Older students are enjoying their time in a relaxed space, reading independently.

Reading Instruction Strategies: Tips for Getting Started

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Reading Instruction Strategies: Tips for Getting Started

Students in a classroom are intensely focused while reading over an assignment.

Navigating Knowledge Building with High-Quality Text Sets

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Navigating Knowledge Building with High-Quality Text Sets

Students in the library sit and share the books they are reading with a partner.

Embracing Oracy: A Foundational Skill for Multilingual Learners

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Embracing Oracy: A Foundational Skill for Multilingual Learners

In the classroom, the students are relaxed and engaged in independent reading.

The Long Reach of Literacy Development

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The Long Reach of Literacy Development

Ferguson Institute attendees engaged in conversations during the conference.

Getting It Right This Time: Efficient Implementation of the Science of Reading

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Getting It Right This Time: Efficient Implementation of the Science of Reading

Students look over an assignment during class.

Fun Tips to Develop Reading Fluency with Middle Schoolers

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Fun Tips to Develop Reading Fluency with Middle Schoolers

A group of teachers hold props while posing for a photo.

Celebrating Teachers Who Accelerate Reading Growth

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Celebrating Teachers Who Accelerate Reading Growth

"A young girl uses a finger to track as she reads independently."

The Science of Reading in Focus

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The Science of Reading in Focus