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Do you know how many vowels there are in English? The answer might surprise you! It's not 5-6. If you're thinking a, e, i, o, and u (and sometimes y), think again. That's a misconception that makes learning to read and spell harder than it needs to be.

EdTech is great, when it's designed well. But current EdTech is breaking a lot of the best evidence about the Science of Reading. How confident are you that your current curriculum is teaching students well?

It riles me up that some EdTech and Curriculum Publishers are sloppy with the Science of Reading. I've gotten the same questions countless times from teachers because some curricula cause teachers to doubt their knowledge. The publishers say they're based on the Science of Reading, but then you come across basic errors, and you realize that many curricula are just a hodge-podge of instructional practices. If you find errors like these, you should consider adopting a different

𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚. I saw this beautiful bird while I was out mountain biking yesterday. I think it's a Swainson's Hawk.  I had just...

As an educator, I’ve lately found myself a little uneasy about the rise of AI. Are you? Not because of cheating — though yes, students...

🥳 Congratulations to the class of 2025! 🎓 Here's a funny memory of my own graduation. My family always remembers this one with a laugh!...

What do this Canadian Goose and some schools have in common? They’re complacent in ways that lead to death.   Ok, that sounds like an...

🙋‍♂️I Have A Question About Tier 1 Phonics Instruction—What’s Best? ⁉️ Back in 2018, I wrote a white paper asking, “What Is the Evidence...

I had a chance to visit a school with one of my former colleagues, and I just had to share this picture. On a cement bench in front of...

As a field, we know a lot about the science of reading. There is significant research that has converged and confirmed what does and...

I saw someone with a shirt with the image below while walking through Costco one day. I had to chuckle! It was quite witty! For many,...

By the end of what grade should a student be able to read this word accurately?  A. 1st grade B. 2nd grade C. 3rd grade D. 4th grade ...

"If I'm not uncomfortable, I'm not growing." That's something that  Athena E. Hill , my colleague and friend, frequently told me when we...

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, the role of leadership has never been more critical. Whether you are a business executive...

In the fast-paced and ever-evolving landscape of today’s business world, the ability to adapt and grow is crucial for any organization’s...

Our workplace goals are complex and the priorities of the organizations in which we serve frequently shift on a regular basis. Effective...