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The Rise and Fall of Vibes-Based Literacy There is a long-standing consensus among researchers that the science of reading is essential. However, an estimated sixty percent of early readers in kindergarten through second grade in the U.S. are enrolled in schools that use programs aligned with balanced literacy. In the past two years, eighteen states have passed laws that mandate training for teachers in phonics-based instruction. Click here to learn more. | Phonics First or Phonics Only?Ignoring or delaying language comprehension instruction is not the smart way to correct the decoding problem. In fact, it's actually detrimental to skilled reading. Decoding should be taught early in the developmental process, along with those comprehension abilities. Click here for more information. | Spotlight on Adolescent Reading The Education Week Spotlight on Adolescent Reading is a collection of articles hand-picked by their editors on strategies for supporting students with better reading habits, research on the benefits of high-impact tutoring for older readers, the gaps in older students’ foundational reading skills, why an increasing number of students are struggling to read, and more. Click here for more information. |
The Rise and Fall of Vibes-Based Literacy
Phonics First or Phonics Only?
Ignoring or delaying language comprehension instruction is not the smart way to correct the decoding problem. In fact, it's actually detrimental to skilled reading. Decoding should be taught early in the developmental process, along with those comprehension abilities. Click here for more information.
Spotlight on Adolescent Reading
Elementary (K-5)
Middle School (6-8)
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High School (9-12)
Effective and cohesive writing is a core skill underpinned by the ability to read and think critically. However, since many students dislike writing, short, authentic writing tasks can encourage high school students to compose richer long pieces. Learn how building students’ knowledge about the topic on which they are expected to compose and initially assigning them shorter and more authentic writing tasks worked wonders for this educator. Click here to read more.
Dual Language Supports/Best Practices
Language Objectives: The Key to Effective Content Area Instruction for English Learners
Personal Professional Learning
How much time are you spending in the Learning Zone? Effective professional development builds the knowledge, skills and qualities of teachers to improve the outcomes of their students. When teachers practice and apply new learning, their enhanced knowledge and skills improves their teaching which then enhances their students' outcomes. Participants should select courses that increase teacher efficacy and are directly-aligned to student achievement (and not solely on "flex credit" compliance).
