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Teachers Keep Asking: How Do I Fit Everything Into a 60-Minute Literacy Block?

Teachers Keep Asking: How Do I Fit Everything Into a 60-Minute Literacy Block?

by Kari Yates | Aug 6, 2026 | Blog

One of the most common questions we hear from intermediate teachers is how to make a 60-minute literacy block work. Teachers are expected to help students build knowledge, grow vocabulary, strengthen comprehension, support writing, and address significant foundational...
Which Science of Reading Book Is Right for You? A Guide for Elementary Teachers

Which Science of Reading Book Is Right for You? A Guide for Elementary Teachers

by Kari Yates | Jun 28, 2026 | Blog, Literacy Leadership

Finding the Right Science of Reading Book If you've been searching for the best science of reading books for elementary teachers, you've probably discovered that there is no shortage of options. That's good news for educators, but it can also make it difficult to know...
Explicit and Systematic Phonics Instruction is Essential. But Don’t Stop There.

Explicit and Systematic Phonics Instruction is Essential. But Don’t Stop There.

by Kari Yates | Jun 21, 2026 | Blog, Phonics

Over the last several years, phonics instruction has received renewed attention in schools across the country. Curricula have been revised. Professional learning has expanded. Teachers have worked hard to align instruction with what we know about how children learn to...

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