As the science of reading movement has gained momentum, terms like “research-based” and “evidence-based” have become common across curriculum websites, state lists, and purchasing decisions.
Structured Literacy is an evidence-based approach to reading instruction that explicitly and systematically teaches the components of language in a carefully sequenced order. Understanding what Structured Literacy is and how it differs from less explicit approaches helps educators make informed decisions about the instruction they provide.
As K–12 district leaders navigate the post-pandemic funding landscape, state-level legislative mandates have become the primary drivers of curriculum adoption and intervention spending.
Educators are meeting students with increasingly diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. English language learners (ELLs) bring valuable perspectives and experiences, yet they also require intentional, research-based instructional strategies to access grade-level content while developing English proficiency.
Across Indiana, the science of reading is more than just a buzzword—it is a statewide commitment to ensuring every student, from Gary to Evansville, achieves literacy proficiency.
In 2021, North Carolina’s Excellent Public Schools Act set the wheels in motion for elevating explicit, evidence-based instruction and advancing student literacy gains statewide.
