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Science Of Reading

A Policy schools policy page covering what it is, where it applies, evidence and arguments, alongside the 6 reports filed on it so far.

A New York City school survey reveals a stark gap between parent perception and student proficiency in reading and math...

NYC Parents Overestimate Student Reading

A New York City school survey reveals a stark gap between parent perception and student proficiency in reading and math, with over 90% of parents...

2026-08-31
An education leader argues AI can help address the middle school reading comprehension crisis by providing scalable...

AI Literacy Tools Target Middle School

An education leader argues AI can help address the middle school reading comprehension crisis by providing scalable, individualized support that keeps

2026-08-28
Education: Philadelphia Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr

Watlington Targets Academic Gains Amid Planned School Closures

Philadelphia Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. enters his fifth year focusing on improving student achievement while the district plans to close...

2026-08-26
The Science of Reading has transformed the understanding of literacy, but implementation remains a challenge, leading to...

Dismantling the Dyslexia Industrial Complex

The Science of Reading has transformed the understanding of literacy, but implementation remains a challenge, leading to a reliance on external...

2026-08-21
Florida education officials have made changes to science textbooks, removing or watering down content about the climate...

Florida Quietly Removes Climate Change Content from Textbooks

Florida education officials have made changes to science textbooks, removing or watering down content about the climate crisis. The changes were made...

2026-08-20
Science educators advocate for shifting lab reports from dry, compliance-based exercises to engaging, inquiry-driven...

Transforming Science Labs: From Compliance to Critical Thinking

Science educators advocate for shifting lab reports from dry, compliance-based exercises to engaging, inquiry-driven experiences that foster critical...

2026-08-17