The Education Week Spotlight on the Science of Reading is a collection of articles hand-picked by our editors for their insights on where the learning gaps are for those learning to read; if teachers are properly prepared to tackle such a task; and the ways misconceptions are passed down.
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Reading & Literacy
Is the Bottom Falling Out for Readers Who Struggle the Most?
A growing proportion of 4th and 8th graders read at the lowest level on national tests. Experts are working to understand why.
Reading & Literacy
Most States Fail to Measure Teachers' Knowledge of the 'Science of Reading,' Report Says
The majority of states don’t evaluate whether prospective teachers know how to teach reading effectively, a new analysis finds.
Reading & Literacy
'Decodable' Books: Boring, Useful, or Both?
These sound-it-out books designed for young readers aren’t always popular with teachers. But experts say they’re an important tool.
Reading & Literacy
Improving Reading Isn't Just a Teaching Shift. It's a Culture Shift
Flawed methods for teaching reading are passed down through cherished mentors, popular literacy programs, and respected professional groups.
Reading & Literacy
Students' Reading Losses Could Strain Schools' Capacity to Help Them Catch Up
Phonemic awareness, letter sounds, and other early reading skills took a big hit during the pandemic, a new study finds.
Reading & Literacy
Opinion
Science of Reading Advocates Have a Messaging Problem
Invoking science isn’t all it takes to be credible, especially on a debate as charged as literacy education, writes Claude Goldenberg.
Reading & Literacy
Opinion
Why Doesn't Every Teacher Know the Research on Reading Instruction?
Literacy expert Susan Pimentel shares three evidence-based practices for how educators can boost reading proficiency.