Research, Practice & Perspective
Everything we’ve written about teaching reading, inspired by the questions that keep coming up in classrooms, in coaching conversations, and in our inbox.
Literacy LeadershipAn introduction to Shifting the Balance 3–5, extending the conversation about reading research and practical instructional shifts into the upper elementary classroom.
Literacy LeadershipChocolate and coffee offer a familiar lens for examining confirmation bias and the challenge of looking beyond reading research that supports what…
Literacy LeadershipWe’ve been thinking about a new word we learned: metanoia. Explore what it means to shift our thinking and reconsider familiar beliefs…
Literacy LeadershipReflect on the tensions between structure and choice, urgency and joy, and consider how to hold both as you make instructional decisions.
Literacy LeadershipAn early look at questions about bringing the science of reading into grades 3–5 and supporting students whose literacy needs extend beyond…
Literacy LeadershipKeep the larger vision in view while building consistent daily practices, with reflections and tools for turning goals into manageable steps.
Literacy LeadershipExplore a speech-to-print approach to reading instruction that begins with spoken language and connects the sounds in words to their written spellings.
Literacy LeadershipMake room to revisit and refine familiar practices, using what you’re learning to take a fresh look at the work you already…
GeneralConsider three challenges in interpreting reading research: conflicting findings, confirmation bias, and the judgment needed to translate studies into classroom decisions.
GeneralGet an accessible introduction to the science of reading, what the term means, and why this body of research matters for classroom…
GeneralConsider ten reasons to study a professional book with colleagues and make shared reading a starting point for reflection, conversation, and instructional…
Literacy LeadershipMake space for professional learning on the go with the Six Shifts podcast series, offering another way to explore ideas from Shifting…
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