The science of reading is the gold-standard body of research that provides educators with foundational knowledge about how students best learn to read. We spoke with literacy education authority Dr. Louisa Moats about the professional learning teachers require, the importance of brain science, and the relationships among language, reading, and spelling.

For decades, educators and policymakers have debated about the best way to fix the pressing problem of low literacy rates. In this blog post, we dive into the history of different literacy approaches and how we got to where we are today.

Dr. Maria Murray is dedicated to helping others understand how we learn to read, how to teach literacy effectively, and why it matters. In this podcast, learn why reading is comparable to medicine, how to create empowered readers/writers, and why literacy is a “defining movement” in the 21st century.

The science of reading tells us how the human brain learns to read and how teachers can best assist their students with literacy. Now, literacy research is expanding to support an important demographic: Students learning English. Read how the experts think we can improve Emergent Bilingual education.

A skilled instructor can change the lives of students. But, many educators are not prepared to teach all students to read, especially those who struggle. Here are 10 reasons, based on research, why professional learning on literacy is essential for raising reading achievement and empowering educators.

One of the most important factors in student achievement is teacher quality. This paper covers the difference between professional development and professional learning; the connection between professional learning, teacher quality, and better student outcomes; and the qualities of effective professional learning programs, specifically as they relate to successful literacy instruction.

Teaching reading requires a deep understanding of the processes and science behind it. In this webinar, education leaders can learn how to invest in proven learning science for top outcomes and how to improve teacher technology tools in the classroom.

With 85% of public-school curriculum being delivered via reading text, literacy is a cornerstone for success across all core classes. All teachers in grades 4–8 need the appropriate training and tools to meet the needs of students who struggle with reading.