For typically developing readers, fluency—or the ability to read with speed, accuracy, and expression—is often simply a product of practice. Having mastered the letter sounds, decoding rules, and a ...

Because word recognition automaticity, a component of fluency, is often assessed through reading speed, instructional methods for fluency have evolved into increasing students’ reading rate, without ...

Digital platforms can help make reading aloud independently more engaging and get kids excited about literacy practice.

A new study has discovered a direct link between the number of milliseconds it takes a child’s brain to process the form of a printed word and how well that child understands what they are reading.

Best practices in early reading instruction. Instructional routines for teaching reading at your grade level. How to assess and measure your students' growth in reading. Specialized knowledge to ...

A renown cognitive psychologist is touting the importance of spelling for reading achievement. In his highly regarded new book, Raising Kids Who Read [1], cognitive psychologist Dan Willingham says ...

Reading can be both a joy and a challenge, especially when you’re trying to improve fluency or tackle a new language. For students, it’s not just about decoding words—it’s about building confidence, ...

An analysis released today of student scores on the test known as the “nation’s report card” helps paint a more detailed picture of the country’s struggling readers. The National Assessment of ...