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.

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.