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.
Behind the Classroom Door: A Parent’s Guide to Reading Instruction, Pre-K–5
Reading instruction happens behind a classroom door, in a language most families were never taught. Here's what to expect at every grade, what to ask, and when to advocate — all in one place.
Midweek Mini: What Does “On Grade Level” Actually Mean?
The brain builds reading through several separate systems — decoding, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension — and science shows they can develop at completely different rates in the same child. "On grade level" captures none of that complexity; it is a single number applied to a multi-layered process. Knowing which piece is lagging, and why, is the difference between a label and a plan.