Daring to Read Blog
Stories, tips, and tools from current educators who have successfully implemented the science of reading.
Beyond Just Books: How to Build a Library that Builds Readers
Building a classroom library is about more than just having books. Learn how to create two distinct, purpose-driven libraries for students developing basic reading skills—one for decodable texts to help students build foundational skills and confidence, and another for read-alouds—to help students build their language and background knowledge.
Is Your School Ready to Hire a Literacy Coach?
Don't just hire a literacy coach—get your school ready for success. This blog post explores three essential questions to ask about your team's mindset, instructional tools, and practices to ensure your new coach can truly drive literacy improvement. Learn how to prepare your school for the transformative change a literacy coach can bring.
Five-Minute Morphology: A Simple Daily Routine That Works
Discover a veteran teacher's 5-minute daily routine for teaching morphology. Learn how to empower middle school students to build vocabulary and decode unknown words using morphemes.
Values & Coachability: The Secret Sauce to Hiring Right in Education
School administrators: Stop hiring solely on knowledge! Discover why values & coachability are crucial for effective education hiring. Get interview tips & tools.