We Blame Teachers for Low Reading Scores. Should We?
I watched the recent Congressional hearing, in which Dr. Holly Lane, director of the University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI) spoke about the science of reading and what she views…
Is Assessing Reading Comprehension Even Possible?
All across the English-speaking world, legislation has demanded a greater emphasis on assessment. Specifically, predictive reading screeners. A worthy endeavor. After all, early intervention is key to avoiding reading failure,…
Save Time in the Classroom (and Deepen Learning Too)
As I write this post, winter break is coming to an end all across the country. Teachers everywhere are thinking about jumping back into the schedule…the workload…and the stress. The…
Why NAEP Scores Keep Dropping: It’s Not Just Phonics
NAEP scores are commonly referred to here in the US. Often, we hear the statistic that 2/3 of our kids “can’t read.” The latest NAEP scores have just come out,…
Using the Right Data to Inform Teaching
Using the right reading assessment data to inform next teaching steps is crucial. But if pieces are missing, we won’t truly meet students’ needs.