A veteran educator reflects on a long-held question: When do we actually teach kids to read? From well-meaning but misguided advice in college and early teaching to a powerful awakening through the science of reading, a current teacher assistant shares her personal journey towards understanding explicit literacy instruction and the joy of seeing students truly learn to read.

Implementing the science of reading? Learn how a 1st-grade teacher used the science of reading to empower students and build confidence. Discover practical steps to explain the reading brain.