What truly makes a school succeed against the odds? In this powerful edLeader Panel, Rebecca Miles, an early literacy coach consultant, shares her compelling practitioner's story. She recounts the transformation of her former school and her attempts to replicate that success county-wide. Through these experiences, both successful and challenging, she developed a powerful framework: The... Read more
Research clearly identifies effective interventions for children with dyslexia. Still, the evaluation process remains often unclear and inconsistent. Disturbingly, Black students frequently receive fewer intensive resources to address their challenges. This happens for various reasons, including unconscious biases and lower expectations. An accurate dyslexia diagnosis can change the game for all students. This is especially... Read more
Students follow the instruction their teacher provides. However, if they learn disproven methods, like 3-cueing, in a general education class and then move to decoding methods in intervention, they simply follow the directions for that specific moment. Students cannot possibly know which reading method is appropriate or harmful. This disunity in reading instruction causes confusion,... Read more
Using a sound wall in your classroom can fundamentally transform reading and spelling instruction! Because of the Science of Reading, we now better understand the critical role of phonetics and phonology in early literacy. Although students learn to speak early, teaching them how speech maps to print often gets missed. Developing strong phonemic awareness must... Read more
Reading with fluency and comprehension is the ultimate goal of reading instruction. To become a fluent reader, students must first develop strong word recognition—the ability to identify words accurately and automatically. So, how can educators build this crucial skill? The solution lies in a powerful combination of effective instructional strategies and the right tools, especially... Read more