Daring to Read Blog
Stories, tips, and tools from current educators who have successfully implemented the science of reading.
The Science of Reading and Handwriting: How Print and Cursive Drive Brain Development and Literacy
Handwriting is a powerful cognitive engine for literacy. Discover the Science of Reading research behind explicit print and cursive instruction, working memory automaticity, and longhand learning.
Fixing the RTI Gap: Trading Screener Guesswork for Diagnostic Precision
Universal reading screeners flag student risk, but diagnostics drive daily instruction. Learn how to fix your RTI gap and target root-cause skill deficits.
The 4 Types of Reading Assessment Every School Needs
Discover the 4 essential types of reading assessments every school needs to build a strong MTSS model and stop overloading literacy specialists.
Why Universal Reading Screeners Miss Your Most Struggling Readers
Discover why universal reading screeners miss hidden decoding gaps in older students and how targeted diagnostic assessments expose the true root cause.
Building a Science of Reading Foundation: It Takes More Than Training
This blog post introduces a free 20-question assessment to evaluate both individual teacher knowledge of the Science of Reading and the school-wide systems necessary for successful implementation, helping educators build a strong foundation for literacy improvement.