Reading Literacy Series
This reading literacy series explores one of the most important skills in a child’s academic development: the ability…
Instruction
The Pros & Cons of Phonics-Based Approaches
Reading may seem simple, but how children learn to read has sparked fierce debate across classrooms, school boards,…
The Pros & Cons of Early Reading Intervention
Every parent wants their child to become a confident reader; but the path to get there isn’t always…
Spotting Reading Struggles Early: 5 Tips Every Parent Needs to Know
5 Tips Every Parent Needs to Know Many children struggle with reading, and parents often don’t notice the…
Reading Comprehension: When Reading Becomes Understanding
Throughout our literacy series, we’ve been building the foundation of reading piece by piece. We started by examining…
Vocabulary: The Missing Link in Reading Comprehension
As we continue our literacy series, let’s pause and ask a simple question: What’s the point of reading…
Fluency: The Bridge Between Decoding and Comprehension
In our reading series, we’ve explored the building blocks of literacy, from phonological awareness to phonics. Phonics teaches…
Phonics: Where Reading Really Begins
This is the third article in our reading literacy series. Last time, we examined Phonological Awareness: The Hidden…
Phonological Awareness: The Hidden Foundation of Reading Success
In From Sounds to Meaning: The Science Behind Learning to Read, we briefly outlined the five building blocks…
From Sounds To Meaning: The Science Behind Learning to Read
For decades, American education has wrestled with a painful question: Why are so many children struggling to read?…
Iowa Makes History: More Flexibility, More Focus on Students and Teachers
On January 7, 2026, the U.S. Department of Education announced that Iowa became the first state in the…
Who Was Noah Webster And Why Does He Matter?
Who was Noah Webster and why does he matter? Noah Webster, Jr. (October 16, 1758 – May 28,…