Decoding alone doesn’t capture the rhythms, rhymes, and stories children carry in their bodies and homes. You walk into a classroom, and you hear the laughter on the faces of the youth. They are clapping their hands, stomping their feet, reciting the songs in their homes, and the dances of the latest dance challenge. I […]
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New York Governor Hochul Unveils ‘Back to Basics’ Plan to Enhance Reading Proficiency
Governor Kathy Hochul has unveiled a comprehensive initiative, the ‘Back to Basics’ plan, to boost reading proficiency in New York and address the critical need for foundational skills in students. This proposal, a component of her 2024 State of the State address, focuses on transitioning the state’s education system to evidence-based best practices. In an […]
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What Every Teacher Should Know About the Science of Reading
This is Part 1 of a series on effective literacy instruction My fondest memories of teaching first grade were watching my students grow as readers and feeling pure joy when they accomplished their reading goals. Every September you are given the task of instructing nonreaders. By June, they leave you as skilled readers. Some leave […]