Literacy Leadership

Designed for school and district leaders, our Literacy Leadership Content Corner provides you with resources and guidance as you work to support teachers in providing impactful, science-aligned literacy instruction across an entire school or district. Find tools for showing other educators how to align their instruction with the science of making learning to read easier for students.

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Literacy Leadership Blog Articles

In our experience, putting up walls is easier than building bridges . . . Just not nearly as helpful. A while back, Marnie Ginsburg of Reading Simplified called us “bridge builders,” referring to the way our work seeks to
Change can be challenging. Especially when you are shifting long-held beliefs and practices. Sometimes regret gets in our way. Sometimes overwhelm. Sometimes fear. And while it is good to acknowledge and make space to process these feelings, camping out
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Resources for Literacy Leadership

In this one-pager we share the five walls we’re trying hard to avoid in our work, and the five bridges we’re working to build.
Get answers to questions about Shifting the Balance with The Six Shifts. Learn about its approach, language, and audience with this printable Q&A PDF resource.
Read a heartfelt message from Jan and Kari about Shifting the Balance. Download the PDF to explore its purpose and align your literacy journey.
Understand research with this simple guide for educators. Learn to navigate conflicting studies, avoid bias, and make sound instructional decisions.
Explore 10 essential science of reading books curriculum list for phonics and comprehension. A focused guide to support your teaching journey.
Embrace personal and professional growth with The Six Commitments. Reflect on biases, improve school practices, and foster continuous school improvement.