Category: Reading
Why schools and public libraries must unite–in summer and all year long
Key points: This weekend, I’m taking my little guy for an indoor activity using the free game of bowling he […]
February 19, 2026
Why rigor and efficiency matter in early reading
Key points: In early literacy, the goal is simple but urgent: Help students become independent readers and writers. Every instructional […]
February 12, 2026
What’s in and out in literacy instruction for 2026
Key points: The conversation around literacy instruction has reached a turning point. After decades of debate, we’re finally seeing a […]
February 11, 2026
5 high-frequency and irregular word teaching strategies rooted in the Science of Reading
Key points: When students learn to read in the early elementary years, developing phonemic awareness, decoding skills, and blending typically […]
February 10, 2026
The three P’s of writing a memorable college essay
Key points: As a former admissions officer and now an independent education consultant, I’ve read thousands of college essays. The […]
January 26, 2026
The Top 20 Education Next Articles of 2025
In a journal devoted to U.S. education reform, some recurring themes in its content are expected: student achievement, curriculum, teacher […]
December 24, 2025
Why every middle school student deserves a second chance to learn to read
Key points: Between kindergarten and second grade, much of the school day is dedicated to helping our youngest students master […]
December 15, 2025
Solving the staffing crisis is key to the Science of Reading movement
Key points: As someone who’s dedicated my career to advancing the Science of Reading movement, I’ve seen firsthand what it […]
December 5, 2025
Can early screening help more California kids learn to read? Teachers are finding out
The Multitudes screener is administered one-to-one by an educator to a student, with paired devices. Credit: Courtesy of UCSF Dyslexia […]
October 10, 2025