Specific Strategies to Support Oral Language for Curricular Learning Oral Language Specific Strategies to Support Oral Language for Curricular Learning Most academic instruction relies on oral language, the primary medium through which teachers convey …

Why is it Imperative that Educators Understand the Science of Reading Terminology? Science of Reading Why is it Imperative that Educators Understand the Science of Reading Terminology? Recently, the Science of Reading has become a buzzword. States are …

Phonics and Science of Reading Glossary of Terms Science of Reading Phonics and Science of Reading Glossary of Terms Welcome to the Phonics and Science of Reading Glossary of Terms! We understand that delving into the world of the Science of Reading and …

Hard Words Science of Reading Hard Words By Emily Hanford Illustration by Katherine Zhou for APM Reports In Emily Hanford's podcast Hard Words, she begins, "It was 2015 and Jack Silva, the chief academic officer for the public schools in Bethlehem, …

Sold a Story: How Teaching Kids to Read Went So Wrong Science of Reading Sold a Story: How Teaching Kids to Read Went So Wrong By Emily Hanford Emily Hanford, an award-winning education reporter who has produced groundbreaking podcasts including At a Loss …

Fast Facts Vocabulary Fast Facts Did you know that adults have a very large library of words that they read automatically? Amongst literate adults this library can contain between 30,000 and 70,000 words. Teachers call these sight words. These are words …

Vocabulary Development vs. Oral Language Development Oral Language Vocabulary Development vs. Oral Language Development Though distinct, these two aspects of language development are deeply interconnected. A rich vocabulary can enhance oral language …

Decodable Books Curriculum Decoding is the Most Fundamental Skill for Students to Master when Learning to Read Decodable books are an important tool for students learning to read. They provide support for phonics instruction, build confidence, reinforce …