Science of Reading and Learning Science
Understanding how children learn changes everything. The Science of Reading and broader learning science give us a research-based picture of how the brain develops, how children acquire skills, why some students struggle, and what instructional approaches make the biggest difference. Explore our articles to dig into the evidence.
Your Library Card Is the One of Most Underused Tool in a Child's Reading Life
The library card in your wallet may be worth more than you realize. Here’s what the research says about libraries, summer reading loss, and early literacy, plus four simple ways to make the library part of your family’s routine.
When Math Doesn't Add Up: Understanding Dyscalculia
The child counting on their fingers under the desk isn’t failing to try. Here’s what dyscalculia actually is, how it differs from math anxiety, why it so often overlaps with dyslexia and ADHD, and what helps.
When Reading and Writing Are Both Hard: Understanding Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and Why They So Often Appear Together
A child who can tell you a detailed story out loud but produces three halting, misspelled sentences on paper isn’t holding back — their brain is working overtime just to get the words down. Here’s why dyslexia and dysgraphia so often travel together, and what actually helps.
Every Teacher Is a Reading Teacher: The State of Reading in Middle and High School
A third of 8th graders can't read at a basic level, and it started before COVID. Here's why secondary teachers weren't trained to catch it — and four research-backed practices any content-area teacher can use starting Monday.
Books for Hispanic Heritage Month: Mirrors, Windows, and Sliding Glass Doors for Every Reader in Your House
Six picture books and four chapter books celebrating Hispanic and Latino voices — several Pura Belpré winners among them — for every reader in your house this Hispanic Heritage Month.
Mirrors, Windows, and Sliding Glass Doors: Why Representation in Books Matters for Every Child
A mirror reflects. A window reveals. A sliding glass door invites you in. Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop's 1990 framework explains why the books a child reads say who belongs — and what you can do about it.
Midweek Mini: What to Read This Fall — A Book List for Every Reader in Your House
Picture books, chapter books, and a few classics worth reading together — twelve fall favorites for every reader in your house, from preschool through middle grade.
Literacy for People, the Planet, and Prosperity: What National Literacy Month Is Really About
This isn't a test score or a policy goal — it's a force in a human life. A reflection on what literacy actually builds, and five simple things you can do this month to act on it.
Should You Correct Every Mistake When Your Child Reads Aloud?
Your child stumbles on a word — do you jump in or wait? The research says the answer depends on the type of error, and jumping in too fast can undermine the very skill you're trying to build.
How to Build a Reading Life — Not Just Reading Skills
Learning to read and becoming a reader aren't the same thing. Here's what actually builds reading identity — the right book, being seen as a reader, and real choice — for kids at home and in the classroom.
How to Give Good Feedback And What the Research Actually Says
"Great job" feels like feedback. It isn't. Here's what decades of research say actually helps a learner improve—and the specific language shift that makes it work, for teachers and parents alike.
What the Research Says to Prioritize: A Reading Teacher’s Guide to the New Year
Not a to-do list — a menu for reflection. Ten research-backed questions worth sitting with as the year begins, each one pointing to a small shift that can make a real difference.
Midweek Mini: How to Make Your Orientation Meeting Count
You get a few minutes with each family at orientation. Here's how to make it count—what families need to hear from you, and what you need to hear from them.