"Small groups of students have fun acting out a target word’s meaning, and classmates guess the word." Discover six engaging activity ideas to enrich vocabulary instruction and strengthen #ReadingComprehension: monkeylink.co/34610e #VocabularyBuilding #ELA #ScienceOfReading
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Not all students learn to read the same way — and effective literacy instruction should reflect that.
Learn more and support the mission.
riseliteracy.org/
#RISELiteracy #StructuredLiteracy #ScienceOfReading #TeacherSupport #ReadingInstruction #EducationTools
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📚 Reading comprehension remains one of the biggest challenges in literacy instruction—but research is pointing the way forward. Explore strategies for bridging the research-practice gap: ow.ly/XFci50ZbrWn
#edchat #elachat #ScienceOfReading
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"They can read all the words."
But can they read them fluently enough to understand the text?
Read the full blog here: open.substack.com/pub/sunday…
#ScienceOfReading #Fluency #ReadingInstruction #SundayswithSarah
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I appreciate the focus on getting Florida kids reading at grade level by 3rd grade—critical for opportunity and public safety.
But how will @ByronDonalds enforce compliance when most districts and teachers’ unions remain entrenched in ideology-based balanced literacy/cueing methods that research shows fail many kids — especially for children with learning differences (e.g., dyslexia, dyscalculia, 2e students)?
Teacher prep programs have long failed to train in structured literacy/SOR with fidelity. What specific mechanisms—curriculum audits, funding tied to proven SOR implementation & outcomes, EPP reforms, certification changes, or oversight—will override resistance and ensure Tier 1 instruction actually changes?
Florida already has #ChildFind obligations under the federal IDEA for early identification. How does Read to Succeed strengthen enforcement there too, so we intervene before failure instead of after?
Happy to share Florida parent/advocate experience and data on what’s worked (or failed) elsewhere. Kids can’t wait for another generation of systemic excuses.
#ScienceOfReading #LiteracyIsEquity
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🚨 Florida is failing its kids — and the Parkland tragedy shows exactly how deadly those failures can be.
Federal Child Find requires schools to proactively identify and support children with disabilities early. Yet eligibility explodes 380% from ages 3 to 10.
Districts wait for kids to fail first. By 10, many have already started checking out.
Nikolas Cruz was identified for special education services around age 3 with developmental delays and behavioral issues. He had an IEP for years. But systemic breakdowns in special education — including giving him bad advice that led him to revoke his rights in high school — left him without the supports he desperately needed.
Early identification without consistent, effective intervention isn’t enough. Waiting until kids are in crisis is unacceptable. Parkland was preventable.
Florida (and districts nationwide) must enforce Child Find, strengthen Tier I instruction & special education services, and intervene before kids fall through the cracks.
Kids’ lives and school safety depend on it.
As a Florida resident and parent of a twice-exceptional dyslexic, who just graduated from a FL high school with honors, I happily volunteer to support the state in accomplishing all of this.
@GovRonDeSantis @LtGovJayCollins @EducationFL @StasiKamoutsas @rpetty @Collinslayla @Coach_MannyDiaz @DanFoganholi @MaryLynnMagar @ErikaFritzOchs @Debra_Tisler
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Hello @ByronDonalds,
I deeply appreciate the focus on getting Florida kids reading at grade level by 3rd grade—it’s critical for opportunity and safety.
Your “Read to Succeed” pillars (SOR-based training, K-2 indicators, tutoring, teacher awards) align with what evidence demands.
But how will you enforce compliance when most districts and teachers’ unions remain entrenched in ideology-based balanced literacy/cueing methods that research shows fail many kids — especially dyslexic/2e students?
Teacher prep programs have long failed to train in structured literacy/Science of Reading (SOR) with fidelity. What specific mechanisms—curriculum audits, funding tied to proven SOR implementation & outcomes, EPP reforms, certification changes, or oversight—will override resistance and ensure Tier 1 instruction actually changes?
Florida already has federal #ChildFind obligations under IDEA for early identification. How does Read to Succeed strengthen enforcement there too, so we intervene before failure instead of after?
I’m happy to share my Florida parent/advocate experience and data on what’s worked (or failed) elsewhere. Kids can’t wait for another generation of systemic excuses.
#ScienceOfReading #LiteracyIsEquity
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@ByronDonalds
Appreciate the focus on getting Florida kids reading at grade level by 3rd grade—critical for opportunity and safety. Your “Read to Succeed” pillars (SOR-based training, K-2 indicators, tutoring, teacher awards) align with what evidence demands.
But how will you enforce compliance when most districts and teachers’ unions remain entrenched in ideology-based balanced literacy/cueing methods that research shows fail many kids (especially dyslexic/2e students)?
Teacher prep programs have long failed to train in structured literacy/SOR with fidelity. What specific mechanisms—curriculum audits, funding tied to proven SOR implementation & outcomes, EPP reforms, certification changes, or oversight—will override resistance and ensure Tier 1 instruction actually changes?
Florida already has Child Find obligations under IDEA for early identification. How does Read to Succeed strengthen enforcement there too, so we intervene before failure instead of after?
Happy to share Florida parent/advocate experience and data on what’s worked (or failed) elsewhere. Kids can’t wait for another generation of systemic excuses.
#ScienceOfReading #ReadToSucceed
May 21
🚨 Florida is failing its kids — and the Parkland tragedy shows exactly how deadly those failures can be.
Federal Child Find requires schools to proactively identify and support children with disabilities early. Yet eligibility explodes 380% from ages 3 to 10.
Districts wait for kids to fail first. By 10, many have already started checking out.
Nikolas Cruz was identified for special education services around age 3 with developmental delays and behavioral issues. He had an IEP for years. But systemic breakdowns in special education — including giving him bad advice that led him to revoke his rights in high school — left him without the supports he desperately needed.
Early identification without consistent, effective intervention isn’t enough. Waiting until kids are in crisis is unacceptable. Parkland was preventable.
Florida (and districts nationwide) must enforce Child Find, strengthen Tier I instruction & special education services, and intervene before kids fall through the cracks.
Kids’ lives and school safety depend on it.
As a Florida resident and parent of a twice-exceptional dyslexic, who just graduated from a FL high school with honors, I happily volunteer to support the state in accomplishing all of this.
@GovRonDeSantis @LtGovJayCollins @EducationFL @StasiKamoutsas @rpetty @Collinslayla @Coach_MannyDiaz @DanFoganholi @MaryLynnMagar @ErikaFritzOchs @Debra_Tisler
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Emily Hanford’s Sold a Story exposed how Lucy Calkins & Fountas and Pinnell made millions selling curricula that didn’t teach kids to read.
But here’s what doesn’t get talked about enough:
✅ Bookworms — evidence-based, FREE digital access
✅ Success for All — as low as $25/student
The evidence-based options aren’t just better. They’re cheaper. So what exactly are districts paying for? 🤔
@ehanford
#ScienceOfReading #LiteracyJustice
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The Science of Reading is not just about changing out textbooks. 📚❌ A truly effective literacy framework requires three non-negotiable pillars: quality curriculum, intensively trained instructors, and universal screening. Skip one, and the system fails. #ScienceOfReading #IEP
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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
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I'm a mom of two, and every few months I'd get my kids' DIBELS and iReady reports in my inbox and think... what do any of these numbers actually mean and how can I support them at home? 😅
So I built the thing I wished existed. It's called learnlio.app . 🧵 #ScienceOfReading #edutwitter #edtech #parenting
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The science of reading has never been more important. Closing literacy gaps requires us to understand the data, the complexity of language, and how reading develops as a whole. Great PDs this week with Neuhaus and Rice U👏🏽. #scienceofreading matters at every grade level
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📚 Baltimore is proving what's possible with the science of reading.
A new national report highlights impressive literacy gains driven by evidence-based instruction, phonics, and Structured Literacy. npr.org/2026/05/13/nx-s1-581…
#ScienceOfReading #StructuredLiteracy #LiteracyForAll
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New sessions are blooming at the 2026 Summer Virtual Symposium!
Nancy Hennessy
Connecting Comprehension & Composition
Dr. Blair Payne
Building Systems to Support Secondary Readers
Mary Phillips & John Davis
Shifting to the Newly Adopted 2026 ELA SCOS
#ScienceOfReading
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Unlock Your Students’ Reading Potential! 📚
Spots are limited—enroll today!
Questions and to Enroll
Contact Dr. Suzanne Porath
at sporath@ksu.edu
#ScienceOfReading #LiteracyInstruction #SecondaryEducation #TeacherProfessionalDevelopment #Education #TeachingStrategies#EDCATS
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One of the best ways to strengthen your child’s reading is simply reading together every day. Even 10–15 minutes of reading aloud helps build vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension.
Learn more at stretchandcatch.com
#stretchandcatch #reading #writing #scienceofreading
"It feels kind of like a cheat code because of just how well it works." 🤫📖
Stop the cycle of reading frustration. Download the app and try 2 weeks free! hubs.la/Q04kDFGX0
#ScienceOfReading #ClassroomCulture #StudentSuccess #LiteracyMatters #TeachersOfInstagram
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“Third grade proficiency should be a checkpoint—not the finish line.”
Keri Dixon, CEO of Wilson Language Training, explores why literacy support must continue beyond the early grades.
Read more: districtadministration.com/o…
#ScienceOfReading #StructuredLiteracy #LiteracyForAll
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Summer is the perfect time to keep learning as a teacher. I recommend listening to @literacypodcast podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas… @TimRasinski1 #ScienceOfReading #literacy 🧡
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