This might be news if there wasn’t a mayoral scandal distracting us. Oh wait. Probably same news.

Seidenberg has backed way off. Talking about experience with real text being important as it’s all about statistical exposure to common visual patterns associated with meaning

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Meanwhile, Nathan Clemens & Vaughn's latest in TRLJ "However, the science of reading is not a program or pedagogy that can be purchased or adopted…"

"we must focus on equipping teachers with the knowledge and skills they need to improve student reading outcomes. This will require far more than knowledge of how to teach phonics and phonemic awareness"

"Stating that ‘we are following the science of reading’ will never replace the impact of well-educated & knowledgeable teachers who both understand the science of reading & the instructional practices that are most effective"

We are excited to introduce two new resources for the Reading Recovery Community to address media misinformation. Together, we can ensure that every child receives the support they deserve. 📚💪 readingrecovery.org/two-new-resour…

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Helpful new research in the Science of Reading! Reading Recovery Community readingrecovery.org/more-research-…

"...There is no such thing as a three-cueing/MSV theory, model, or approach. No matter how many times bloggers, ill-informed media outlets, or even esteemed legislators repeat this myth, it is simply not true.” readingrecovery.org/getting-histor…

Finally an in-depth examination of the misconceptions about literacy research that have now been codified into law Public Ed Partners

“Clay's literacy processing theory is complex & multifaceted, & she cautioned that "if literacy teaching only brings a simple theory to a set of complex activities, then the learner has to bridge the gaps created by the simplification" (2015, p. 105)...tinyurl.com/shene89r

Second time of listening!Thank you!

I captured this from a conversation with my coauthors. So much truth to this.

RETWEET if you stand with Ukraine and President Zelenskyy!

Spring is finally here, and with it comes another brilliant issue of the Journal of Reading Recovery! readingrecovery.org/journal-of-rea…

Reading instruction based on a model of spare parts often deprives children of the ultimate goal- fluently reading continuous text.

"Children become fluent readers by being drawn into the enjoyment of books."

🚨NEW: Donald Trump has fired the nation’s Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden. She is the first African American and woman to hold this office and has modernized access to the federal library for rural America. RETWEET if you stand with Dr. Hayden against Donald Trump!

Big news! We’re thrilled to announce P. David Pearson as #k8litcon keynote speaker. Explore what it really means to take a scientific approach to teaching reading—balancing foundational skills with meaning, relevance, and authenticity. Register at literacyconference.org.