Teacher Education

Teaching reading is a complex process that draws upon an extensive knowledge base and toolbox of strategies. Find out more about best practices in reading instruction and why so many are concerned that our teachers aren’t prepared to teach in today’s classrooms.

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Reading 101: Self-Paced Learning Modules

Core knowledge about reading is a key to effective literacy instruction. Our free, self-paced learning modules can help you deepen your understanding of the building blocks of reading and writing.

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Reading 101

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Helping All Readers

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Reading 101: Self-Paced Learning Modules

What Do Reading Comprehension Tests Measure? Knowledge.

What Education Schools Aren’t Teaching about Reading and What Elementary Teachers Aren’t Learning

How We Neglect Knowledge and Why

Teacher-Student Interactions: The Key to Quality Classrooms

Fighting the Good Fight: How to Advocate for Your Students Without Losing Your Job

How Can We Better Prepare Educators to Teach Reading?

Christina Cipriano, PhD: Variability in the Classroom Is the Norm, Not the Exception

Preschool for ELLs: Professional Development

Letting Hero-Worship Go

Dear Lucy: An Open Letter to Lucy Calkins

What Is the Science of Reading?

The Role of Early Oral Language in Reading Comprehension

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