Feeling overwhelmed by the shift to the Science of Reading? You’re not alone. Many educators worry that embracing this evidence-based approach means throwing out everything they’ve been doing—but that’s far from the truth.
The Science of Reading isn’t about reinventing the wheel—it’s about refining what you’re already doing to help your students thrive.
In this episode, we'll talk about...
- What the Science of Reading really is—and what it isn’t.
- How to identify and keep the practices that align with research.
- Simple tweaks to strengthen your instruction without an overwhelming overhaul.
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