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Defining Guide to the Science of Reading

A plain-language explainer of the research base that underpins evidence-aligned reading instruction.

GuideScience of ReadingAll audiences20 min read

Overview

This guide introduces the science of reading for educators, families, and leaders. It synthesizes research on how children learn to read and what effective instruction looks like.

What's inside

  • How reading develops
  • Core components of evidence-aligned instruction
  • What strong implementation looks like
  • How to support implementation in your context