FORBES New Report Reveals Something Is Missing From Reading Legislation

An analysis by Natalie Wexler of the Shanker Institute's survey of state legislation.

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EDUCATION WEEK: What ‘Science of Reading’ Laws Emphasize—And What They Omit

An analysis by Sarah Schwartz of the Shanker Institute reading report.

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NEW YORK TIMES: As States Confront a Reading Crisis in Schools, New York Lags Behind

Across the nation, state leaders are taking steps to improve reading instruction for struggling students. But in New York, concern has grown: Is too little being done?

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EDUCATION WEEK: The ‘Science of Reading’ in 2023: 4 Important Developments

Education Week rounded up four important developments in reading instruction policy and practice.

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NEW YORK TIMES: As Literacy Lags, Hochul Proposes Changing How Schools Teach Reading

New York has lost ground in reading performance. The governor is proposing changes to literacy education to address that.

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PUBLISHERS WEEKLY: Reading Reckoning: Inside the Debates Over Literacy Methods

A thoughtful analysis of reading reform efforts.

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AMERICAN EDUCATOR: Bringing the Rocket Science of Reading to All Students

Recommendations for Enhancing State Legislation.

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VOX: The New "Science of Reading" Movement, Explained

A huge shift in how kids are taught to read is underway. But the reading wars probably aren’t gone for good.

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CHALKBEAT: The Science That's Missing from Science of Reading Laws

An analysis of reading laws by Matt Barnum.

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SLOW BORING: The Social Science of Reading Isn't So Clear

While phonics is good, creating effective schools is hard.

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SAHAN JOURNAL: Last Spring, Minnesota Overhauled How Schools Teach Reading. How Will That Affect English-Language Learners?

The Sahan Journal checked in with schools that serve immigrant communities.

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COMMENTARY: Getting Reading Right

Schools nationwide are changing how they teach kids to read. All it will take is for a generation of teachers to forget everything they believe about literacy.

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REAL CLEAR EDUCATION: Are the Reading Wars Over?

Disagreement on how to teach children to read created the reading wars, a decades long conflict over which of two approaches is the most effective.

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POLITICO PRO: Cassidy Report Eyes Potential Child Literacy Legislation

“The science of reading is not a silver bullet for all students’ literacy woes,” the senator wrote. “It is, however, the crucial, evidence-based first step to addressing this critical moment.”

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