Five Key Components of the Science of Oral Language for Educators (SOLE) Oral Language Five Key Components of the Science of Oral Language for Educators (SOLE) Teachers should keep oral language at the forefront of their minds as oral language is …

Make the Most of American Rescue Plan - ESSER Funds Funding Make the Most of American Rescue Plan - ESSER Funds School administrators must make sure they use these funds effectively before they expire in September 2024. The COVID crisis caused …

What is the History of the National Reading Panel? Science of Reading What is the History of the National Reading Panel? In 1997, Congress asked NICHD, through its  Child Development and Behavior Branch , to work with the U.S. Department of Education in …

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 …

Learn About Our "Lose the Rules" Approach Science of Reading Learn About Our "Lose the Rules" Approach  Learn more about our lose-the-rules approach and practical strategies for decoding big words, watch this "Andrew Reads Fantastic" video. Join us at our …

Five Reasons Why Oral Language Skills Are Valuable Oral Language Five Reasons Why Oral Language Skills Are Valuable Oral language is more than just words; it shapes learning experiences. Talking and listening are crucial to learning and connecting. …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …