• The National Reading Panel: What It Is and Why It Still Matters

    National Reading Panel

    “What exactly is the National Reading Panel Report, and why does everyone keep talking about it?” This is a question I wish someone had asked me earlier in my teaching career. Instead, I spent years nodding along whenever the National Reading Panel was mentioned in curriculum meetings or professional development sessions, pretending I knew exactly what people were referencing. Maybe you’ve been there too?

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  • So, What IS the Science of Reading? What Every Teacher Needs to Know

    what is the science of reading

    “We’re implementing the Science of Reading next year!” If you’ve heard this announcement in a staff meeting and thought, “What is the Science of Reading and what exactly does that mean for my classroom?” – I want you to know you’re not alone. As a literacy coach who’s worked with hundreds of teachers navigating this exact journey, I’ve seen that mix of curiosity, hope, and let’s be honest, a touch of anxiety.

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