Episode description

• What is the current landscape of the science of reading?
• How did the science of reading become a national movement?

• Investing in teacher knowledge and coaching are key levers for improving literacy outcomes.
• Funding is essential for implementing effective literacy policies and practices.
• Teacher preparation programs should include instruction on evidence-based literacy practices.
• Personal connections and relationships can enhance professional collaborations.
• Ongoing work is needed to sustain and improve literacy education. Teacher preparation is crucial in ensuring that educators are equipped with the knowledge and skills to teach reading effectively.
• High-quality instructional materials aligned with the science of reading are essential for supporting teachers in their instruction.
• The banning of ineffective instructional strategies, such as the three-cueing strategy, is a necessary step in promoting evidence-based reading instruction.
• Stakeholders, including school boards, play a vital role in implementing and sustaining the science of reading practices.
• The science of reading movement has gained momentum nationally, with many states adopting policies and initiatives to align with evidence-based reading instruction.
• There is hope for improving literacy outcomes for all students, and the success achieved in Mississippi serves as an example of what is possible with investment in teacher knowledge and support.

• The Science of Reading 2.0: Implementation made easy
• What is the science of reading?
• Science of reading: Research and Resources
• Science of reading: Informed Strategies
• Download the new book The Courage to Lead and make bold, sustainable literacy change happen today!
• The Nation’s Report Card
• State Literacy Leaders