It’s no secret that the US is facing a literacy crisis, nearly 40% of first graders are significantly behind in developing literacy skills.

Reading matters. How we teach it matters even more.

The science of reading is based on decades of research in developmental psychology, cognitive science, and cognitive neuroscience to identify practical strategies for teaching kids to read.

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Numerous states have mandated the use of evidence-based practices in schools, resulting in a greater incorporation of literacy instruction rooted in the science of reading.