I believe the EdWeek article “What Is Background Knowledge, and How Does It Fit Into the Science of Reading? ” (Jan. 30, 2023) is problematic. The “science of reading” inspired by the National Reading ...
Despite expectations that students master basic reading skills by third grade, many continue to struggle with reading into upper elementary school and beyond. A new study commissioned by the Advanced ...
Why levels fall short: Reading level tests can be inconsistent and miss key aspects like comprehension, fluency, and motivation. What else to track: Combining oral reading fluency, phonological ...