The Science of Reading research shows us that literacy is more than just decoding. Building knowledge is essential for students to become confident, independent readers. Skilled reading requires fluent and coordinated execution of both word recognition and language comprehension, but viewing these components as a set of discrete skills to be mastered misses the central role that prior knowledge plays in the reading process. At Great Minds, we’ve placed knowledge at the center of our ELA programs to build confident, independent readers.

(Image courtesy Dr. Hollis Scarborough, 2001)

As the Science of Reading research remains a crucial focus in English language arts (ELA) instruction across the nation, having aligned instructional materials plays a critical role in ensuring student success. Hear from our panel of educators, a mix of teachers and instructional coaches, on their experiences firsthand about the power of Science of Reading in the classroom.