For example, Cleveland's Catholic schools barely beat the Ohio average for 3rd grade, foundational reading. Yet Steubenville public schools completely tromp far wealthier schools across the state.

Finally. Someone said it. About that “teach students how, not what, to think.” 👏👏👍🏽

Lots of great stuff at @researchED_US. A few applicable and other take-aways: First, being more mindful of how my group set up our supplies when pushing into classrooms to reduce visual distraction, from @S_Oberle's wonderful work on executive functions. Get this best-seller!

Listening to @NickGibbUK talking about learning from other nations about raising standards at @researchED_US Houston

While there is so much screaming that “parents need to be parents” regarding kids who can’t tie their shoes or use the bathroom or speak politely, can we also put a spotlight on parents who demand their kids be labeled as better than everyone else?

QUALITY MATERIALS SAVE $$, PEOPLE. Lots of $$. Shout it from the rooftops.

I have never imagined that ‘Gifted’ meant anything but this much more capricious view. Kinda surprised anyone saw it otherwise.

So that’s why no B2 flyover of the World Cup.

Today feels like a good day to reshare this clip of Ariane Aerospace’s CEO calling SpaceX’s reusability plans “a dream”

Chance to win two free tickets to rED Toronto if you guess the name of the speaker!!! Respond on LinkedIn! @researchEDCan @researchED_US linkedin.com/posts/researche…

Save the Date! Parents for Reading Justice is proud to present Literacy. Now., a national parent-led virtual conference focused on ending the literacy crisis. 📅 August 2, 2026 ⏰ 3:00–6:00 PM EST We’re excited to welcome an incredible lineup of speakers, including Louisa Moats, Kareem Weaver, Steven Dykstra, Kerry Agins, and Brett Tingley. This event is for parents, educators, advocates, and anyone committed to ensuring every child learns to read. Registration opens soon. Stay tuned for details and mark your calendar today. Because children cannot wait. #LiteracyNow #ParentsForReadingJustice #ScienceOfReading #BecauseChildrenCannotWait

@researchEDCan YES, it's true! #onted @rastokke @JimHewittOISE

The best teacher prep programs usually share something in common: leaders who were willing to examine and follow research on behalf of students, even when it was uncomfortable. Dr. Ellen McIntyre has been that kind of leader at @NCStateCED, @CLT_COED, and now @UTKnoxville, building faculty buy-in for the science of reading and making tough decisions that put students and aspiring teachers first. All three programs now earn A grades on @NCTQ’s Teacher Prep Review. She shared her approach with us, and it's a useful read for anyone leading a prep program who wants to know how this kind of change plays out. teacherquality.nctq.org/revi…

I so went the wrong direction out of #ResesrchEd Atlanta. 😐

The conversations from FCRR’s inaugural Artificial Intelligence and the Reading System Summit are still resonating! Researchers, educators, and innovators came together to explore how AI is reshaping reading science through the lenses of empiricism, ethics, and engineering.📚🖥️💡

Oh, my. Peggy and I shared many things, including the evacuation of Capitol Hill during Reagan’s funeral procession. Would love to have been at this.

Mark Seidenberg has a new podcast episode. open.substack.com/pub/msseid…

I updated the list of free resources on my website to include free Math resources: teachingbyscience.com/free-s…  I would love help expanding this list. What websites offer free resources that you trust, for Math?

I have a new Spanish page, too! English version: thephonicspage.org/englishtr… en español: thephonicspage.org/espanol.h…

We can keep admiring this problem. Or, we can build systems that work around it. I continue to be stunned at the enthusiasm for the former.

ICYMI - I’ve shared some thoughts in my new Snow Report blog post about education’s decades-long problematic relationship with evidence and the fall-out for professional accountability (and student outcomes) this entails. pamelasnow.blogspot.com/2026…