The Education Week Spotlight on Response to Intervention is a collection of articles hand-picked by our editors for their insights on obstacles to multitiered systems of supports, how RTI can benefit teachers, and the research on best early reading instruction practices.
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Reading & Literacy
From Our Research Center
The Most Popular Reading Programs Aren't Backed by Science
An analysis of the five most-used programs for early reading shows that they often diverge from evidence-based practices.
Special Education
RTI May Fall Short in Flagging Certain Students
As a method of organizing efforts to help students who are struggling academically, response to intervention has seen widespread adoption.
Every Student Succeeds Act
What Are Multitiered Systems of Supports?
Here's a glossary for help in understanding multitiered systems of support, response to intervention, and their related uses.
Reading & Literacy
Explainer
How Do Kids Learn to Read? What the Science Says
The debate rages but the science is clear: Teaching systematic phonics is the most reliable way to make sure that kids learn how to read.
Student Well-Being
Opinion
Student Trauma Is Real. But Connection Can Heal.
Restorative Practices are flexible and responsive approaches to establishing, developing, and restoring relationships that enable people to develop a shared sense of community in an increasingly disconnected world.
Education
Opinion
Do Teachers Need Response to Intervention?
Response to Intervention (RTI) has been proven to work with students. Why don't we use it with teachers?
Special Education
Opinion
Four Steps to Implement RTI Correctly
Eight researchers weigh in on how RTI can be implemented successfully.