Daring to Read Blog
Stories, tips, and tools from current educators who have successfully implemented the science of reading.
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.
All Hands On Deck: A Zone Defense Approach to Literacy Instruction
Feeling overwhelmed by the Science of Reading and outnumbered by students? This blog post explores a "zone defense" approach to literacy instruction, showing how schools can leverage existing resources to build an "all hands on deck" literacy team and create a collaborative culture.
The Why and How of Teaching Morphemes as a Content Area Teacher
Learn about 2 resources a veteran middle school teacher uses to introduce morphology to her students, and teach them how to determine the meaning of words through morphemes.
An Elementary School Teacher Shares Her Journey Into The Science of Reading
Hear one teacher’s journey into the science of reading and how she administered a nonsense word screener to determine if her students’ struggling reading behaviors were a result of not being able to decode.
Can your students read? Try this simple assessment to find out
The LILS assessment is a diagnostic and progress monitoring tool for educators working with K-12 students who are seeking to learn if students can identify letters (including in various fonts) and know letter sounds.