Evidence-Based Practice /evidence-based-practice Evidence-Based Practice en-US 2021 (c) 91ƬƵ Week Wed, 29 May 2024 18:38:49 GMT Leading on the ‘Science of Reading’: Principals Share What They’ve Learned /leadership/leading-on-the-science-of-reading-principals-share-what-theyve-learned/2024/05 Three school leaders share insights on how they changed the way reading was taught in their schools. Wed, 29 May 2024 18:38:49 GMT /leadership/leading-on-the-science-of-reading-principals-share-what-theyve-learned/2024/05 Principals Have a Lead Role in the ‘Science of Reading.’ Are They Ready? /leadership/principals-have-a-lead-role-in-the-science-of-reading-are-they-ready/2024/05 The push to shifting schools to the science of reading has often neglected the vital role of the principal. Fri, 24 May 2024 19:13:16 GMT /leadership/principals-have-a-lead-role-in-the-science-of-reading-are-they-ready/2024/05 Teacher Group Wants a Focus on Low Math Performance, Too /teaching-learning/teacher-group-wants-a-focus-on-low-math-performance-too/2024/05 A teacher-led nonprofit releases recommendations focus on how to avoid “math aversion” in middle school. Fri, 10 May 2024 21:04:38 GMT /teaching-learning/teacher-group-wants-a-focus-on-low-math-performance-too/2024/05 The Key Parts of a 'Science of Reading' Transformation, According to One State Chief /teaching-learning/the-key-parts-of-a-science-of-reading-transformation-according-to-one-state-chief/2024/05 Under Carey Wright's leadership, Mississippi pulled off a reading "miracle." She has a similar transformation in mind for Maryland. Mon, 06 May 2024 19:28:35 GMT /teaching-learning/the-key-parts-of-a-science-of-reading-transformation-according-to-one-state-chief/2024/05 For Now, California Won't Mandate 'Science of Reading.' Here's What Happened /teaching-learning/for-now-california-wont-mandate-science-of-reading-heres-what-happened/2024/04 The California Teachers Association was one of the bill's most prominent opponents. Wed, 17 Apr 2024 21:10:26 GMT /teaching-learning/for-now-california-wont-mandate-science-of-reading-heres-what-happened/2024/04 English Learners and the Science of Reading: What Works in the Classroom /events/webinar/english-learners-and-the-science-of-reading-what-works-in-the-classroom ELs & emergent bilinguals deserve the best reading instruction! The Reading League & NCEL join forces on best practices. Learn more in our webinar with both organizations. Mon, 04 Mar 2024 17:45:50 GMT /events/webinar/english-learners-and-the-science-of-reading-what-works-in-the-classroom 5 Big Conversations to Expect at SXSW EDU (Plus, an Exciting Debut From EdWeek) /teaching-learning/5-big-conversations-to-expect-at-sxsw-edu-plus-an-exciting-debut-from-edweek/2024/02 91ƬƵ stakeholders will discuss the biggest—and thorniest—issues facing schools at the March 4-7 conference. Thu, 29 Feb 2024 20:48:37 GMT /teaching-learning/5-big-conversations-to-expect-at-sxsw-edu-plus-an-exciting-debut-from-edweek/2024/02 Science of Reading: Emphasis on Language Comprehension /events/webinar/science-of-reading-emphasis-on-language-comprehension Dive into language comprehension through a breakdown of the Science of Reading with an interactive demonstration. Thu, 29 Feb 2024 19:10:20 GMT /events/webinar/science-of-reading-emphasis-on-language-comprehension Low-Performing Schools Are Left to Languish by Districts and States, Watchdog Finds /policy-politics/low-performing-schools-are-left-to-languish-by-districts-and-states-watchdog-finds/2024/02 Fewer than half of district plans for improving struggling schools meet bare minimum requirements. Fri, 23 Feb 2024 20:33:46 GMT /policy-politics/low-performing-schools-are-left-to-languish-by-districts-and-states-watchdog-finds/2024/02 Applying the 'Science of Reading': 3 State Leaders on Putting Policy Into Practice /teaching-learning/applying-the-science-of-reading-3-state-leaders-on-putting-policy-into-practice/2024/02 Officials discussed how their states have attempted a multifaceted approach to reading improvement. Thu, 22 Feb 2024 22:01:20 GMT /teaching-learning/applying-the-science-of-reading-3-state-leaders-on-putting-policy-into-practice/2024/02 Few Teachers Learn About 'Science of Reading' in Their Prep Programs. Some Colleges Are Working on That /teaching-learning/few-teachers-learn-about-science-of-reading-in-their-prep-programs-some-colleges-are-working-on-that/2024/02 As states and districts mandate evidence-based literacy practices, the burden of training in this approach falls primarily on teachers. Fri, 16 Feb 2024 21:17:25 GMT /teaching-learning/few-teachers-learn-about-science-of-reading-in-their-prep-programs-some-colleges-are-working-on-that/2024/02 How Much Time Should Teachers Spend on a Foundational Reading Skill? Research Offers Clues /teaching-learning/how-much-time-should-teachers-spend-on-a-foundational-reading-skill-research-offers-clues/2024/02 Students benefited from being taught phonemic awareness—recognizing and manipulating the sounds in English—but only up to a point. Fri, 09 Feb 2024 19:43:36 GMT /teaching-learning/how-much-time-should-teachers-spend-on-a-foundational-reading-skill-research-offers-clues/2024/02 Oral Language Development: The Missing Link to Supporting Students with Dyslexia  /events/webinar/oral-language-development-the-missing-link-to-supporting-students-with-dyslexia Dyslexia affects 20% of students. Join our webinar & discover the "missing link" to reading success: oral language development. Wed, 07 Feb 2024 22:30:32 GMT /events/webinar/oral-language-development-the-missing-link-to-supporting-students-with-dyslexia A Seat at the Table: The Science of Reading: Supporting Educators with Effective Teaching Strategies /events/live-online-discussion/the-science-of-reading-supporting-educators-with-effective-teaching-strategies Science can guide reading instruction, but what about teacher support? Join our discussion on navigating the "science of reading" movement & empowering educators. Tue, 30 Jan 2024 18:21:42 GMT /events/live-online-discussion/the-science-of-reading-supporting-educators-with-effective-teaching-strategies The 'Science of Reading' in 2024: 5 State Initiatives to Watch /teaching-learning/the-science-of-reading-in-2024-5-state-initiatives-to-watch/2024/01 These actions join a mounting tide of reading legislation across the country. Thu, 25 Jan 2024 21:19:38 GMT /teaching-learning/the-science-of-reading-in-2024-5-state-initiatives-to-watch/2024/01 What Will It Take to Align Teacher Prep to the Science of Reading? California Offers Clues /teaching-learning/what-will-it-take-to-align-teacher-prep-to-the-science-of-reading-california-offers-clues/2024/01 The Golden State is revamping credentials for teaching reading. But some advocates worry it won't go far enough. Tue, 23 Jan 2024 21:17:16 GMT /teaching-learning/what-will-it-take-to-align-teacher-prep-to-the-science-of-reading-california-offers-clues/2024/01 New York Joins the 'Science of Reading' Movement, Offering Guidance—Not Mandates /teaching-learning/new-york-joins-the-science-of-reading-movement-offering-guidance-not-mandates/2024/01 The nation's fourth most populous state has unveiled a series of briefs that outline a guiding instructional framework for reading. Fri, 19 Jan 2024 20:18:03 GMT /teaching-learning/new-york-joins-the-science-of-reading-movement-offering-guidance-not-mandates/2024/01 Picking 'Evidence-Based' Programs: 5 Mistakes for Educators to Avoid /teaching-learning/picking-evidence-based-programs-5-mistakes-for-educators-to-avoid/2024/01 91ƬƵ researchers share key insights on what to do when evaluating studies and reviews. Fri, 19 Jan 2024 19:55:58 GMT /teaching-learning/picking-evidence-based-programs-5-mistakes-for-educators-to-avoid/2024/01 What Makes a Strong Early Reading Law? Not Everyone Agrees /teaching-learning/what-makes-a-strong-early-reading-law-not-everyone-agrees/2024/01 One new analysis, from the National Council on Teacher Quality, favors a more prescriptive approach. Tue, 16 Jan 2024 05:02:00 GMT /teaching-learning/what-makes-a-strong-early-reading-law-not-everyone-agrees/2024/01 Reading to Understand: Unlocking the Elements of Comprehension /teaching-learning/reading-to-understand-unlocking-the-elements-of-comprehension Reading comprehension is a complex element of the "science of reading." Learn how schools can foster students’ ability to make sense of texts. Mon, 15 Jan 2024 05:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/reading-to-understand-unlocking-the-elements-of-comprehension What Does 'Evidence-Based' Mean? A Study Finds Wide Variation. /technology/what-does-evidence-based-mean-a-study-finds-wide-variation/2024/01 Fewer than 1 in 3 education interventions get consistent judgments on their evidence base from reviewers. Wed, 10 Jan 2024 22:09:12 GMT /technology/what-does-evidence-based-mean-a-study-finds-wide-variation/2024/01 The 'Science of Reading' in 2023: 4 Important Developments /teaching-learning/the-science-of-reading-in-2023-4-important-developments/2023/12 91ƬƵ Week rounds up the biggest stories of the year in reading policy and practice. Wed, 27 Dec 2023 19:14:15 GMT /teaching-learning/the-science-of-reading-in-2023-4-important-developments/2023/12 How Reading Policy Evolved in 2023, And What's Ahead /teaching-learning/video-how-reading-policy-evolved-in-2023-and-whats-ahead/2023/12 91ƬƵ Week’s curriculum and instruction reporter recaps developments in reading policy in 2023, and offers a look at what's ahead. Thu, 21 Dec 2023 21:43:06 GMT /teaching-learning/video-how-reading-policy-evolved-in-2023-and-whats-ahead/2023/12 Is the 'Science of Reading' Becoming Too Much of a Good Thing? (Opinion) /teaching-learning/opinion-is-the-science-of-reading-becoming-too-much-of-a-good-thing/2023/12 Overteaching basic skills can cut into time needed for expanding spoken language, often the key to reading troubles, writes a psycholinguist. Thu, 14 Dec 2023 17:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-is-the-science-of-reading-becoming-too-much-of-a-good-thing/2023/12 A Missing Link in the 'Science of Reading' Conversation /teaching-learning/a-missing-link-in-the-science-of-reading-conversation/2023/12 A researcher and a practitioner make a case for going beyond phonics to systematically build children's broader language development. Tue, 12 Dec 2023 19:10:36 GMT /teaching-learning/a-missing-link-in-the-science-of-reading-conversation/2023/12