The Education Week Spotlight, From Decoding to Growth: Every Student’s Journey Forward, is a collection of articles hand-picked by our editors.
This Spotlight captures what students need to become confident, capable readers, beginning with strong foundations in decoding. Districts serving English learners are blending the science of reading with targeted language support. Researchers are offering guidance on effective time allocation for foundational skills and strategies for making word problems and complex texts more accessible. At the upper grades, experts emphasize disciplinary literacy and targeted support for older struggling readers. Taken together, this Spotlight offers comprehensive insights into literacy that support every learner’s path from early skill building to sustained academic growth.