Aug 21, 2026
Sofia is a second-grader who lights up during her 20 minutes of reading practice on a tablet at school. She does carefully sequenced tasks that shift and adjust as she works. Her teacher monitors her progress as Sofia builds confidence in her literacy skills through...
Jun 23, 2026
For years, we have used the phrase “rich and varied practice” in reading instruction, but often without a clear definition. While explicit, direct instruction is the cornerstone of the Science of Reading, it is through systematic practice that students consolidate and...
May 13, 2026
Meet Richard. He’s a seventh grader who has spent years in and out of reading intervention. If you sit with him in a quiet corner, he can decode most of the words you put in front of him—he knows his phonics rules. But when he opens a social studies textbook? He’s...
Apr 10, 2026
By Carolyn Brown, Ph.D. Introducing a new blog series from Carolyn Brown, where we learn about her origin story and how she became a notable literacy researcher and scientist… I grew up on a farm in rural New Mexico, and I was a curious kid who noticed things. One of...
Feb 4, 2026
One of the greatest privileges in my work is collaborating with passionate teachers who support struggling readers on their journey toward fluency. Every day, I see educators who notice the little things, set meaningful goals, and help students understand why their...
Nov 19, 2025
Meet Olivia.She’s a bright 5th grader who’s been in reading intervention since 2nd grade. She has phonic skills, can sound out most words, and passes her decoding checks. But when she reads connected text?She’s slow, halting, and frustrated. She avoids reading...
