In November 2021, the Oregon State Department of Education updated its Early Literacy Framework to create a stronger foundation for K–5 readers and writers.

In 2019, The New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) adopted a Structured Literacy initiative based on the science of reading as the approach to literacy instruction statewide.

Use these simple techniques to effectively teach students how to identify and use r-controlled vowels.

Learn strategies for instructing students on automaticity in reading to enhance their fluency and overall academic success.

The Simple View of Reading is a key model for understanding students’ reading skills. Discover effective instruction strategies and how to apply them to support all learners.

Consonant blends support student reading skills. Explore how blends like “bl” and “str” improve decoding and comprehension.

Reading prosody brings written words to life. It includes the intonation, rhythm, pitch, and stress of words in language. Read on for effective teaching strategies.

Metacognition prompts students to look beyond the tasks they undertake or the books they read. It fosters deep thinking and self-reflection about the material they encounter.

Word recognition is the ability to identify words by sight. Discover effective ways to help students build this skill through practice, exposure, and more.

The five stages of reading development are emergent pre-reading, early reading, transitional reading, intermediate reading, and advanced reading. Read on for a guide.