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Reading & Literacy
Federal 'Science of Reading' Legislation Passes the House
A bipartisan bill would make the evidence-based instruction a priority in some federal literacy grants.
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The Science of Reading Has an Implementation Problem. Could Engineering Help?
Researchers suggest that an "engineering of reading" could better translate evidence into practice.
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Despite dedicated instruction, many students continued to struggle with comprehension—especially as texts grew more rigorous.
