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Applying the Science of Reading in the Classroom

Applying the Science of Reading in the Classroom

The Science of Reading has become widely accepted in education, so what does it look like in practice? In the edLeader Panel “The Science of Reading in Real Life: Real Strategies for Real Classrooms,” Sarah Von Heal, Literacy Marketing Manager at Savvas Learning Company, discussed the practical applications of the Science of Reading with experts Dr. Sharon Vaughn, Professor and Executive Director of the Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk at the University of Texas at Austin, Dr. Pamela Mason, Director of the Jeanne Chall Reading Lab at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and Dr. Young-Suk Kim, Professor at the School of Education at University of California, Irvine.

Student Literacy Success: Start Early with Actionable Feedback

Student Literacy Success: Start Early with Actionable Feedback

Far too many students struggle with reading, with scores dropping in both fourth and eighth grades, and one-third of eighth graders not reading at basic levels. Schools must implement early literacy development quickly if they’re to get ahead of the ongoing literacy crisis.

From Data to Impact: Driving Outcomes Through Systemwide Intervention

From Data to Impact: Driving Outcomes Through Systemwide Intervention

U.S. students continue to lag behind their peers in other high-performing nations—a stark reminder that district and school leaders must find better ways to drive measurable results. With increased scrutiny and a higher bar for accountability, they need to know what’s happening in their own schools and classrooms—what’s working, what’s not, why, and what can be done about it. And evidence-based interventions are just half of the success equation; they also need better data insights.

Strategies and Structures for Successful Intervention

Strategies and Structures for Successful Intervention

No matter which strategy is used, the goal of MTSS behavioral interventions is to connect students to the school and their own education. One of the most common strategies is Check-In Check-Out (CICO), where students meet with a mentor at the beginning and end of every day to set goals, receive points from teachers for meeting goals, and earn rewards based on their points.

Driving K-12 Innovation: What Leaders Must Know (Part 2)

Driving K-12 Innovation: What Leaders Must Know (Part 2)

“Driving K-12 Innovation: Tech Enablers” is the second in a two-part edLeader Panel series where top superintendents address CoSN’s 2025 Driving K-12 Innovation report and how technology is revolutionizing education. Part 1 examined the Hurdles and Accelerators shaping today’s education landscape, while Part 2 focused on Technology Enablers—the tools helping get schools and students future ready.

AI and Assessments: Building a Model to Support Individualized Instruction

AI and Assessments: Building a Model to Support Individualized Instruction

AI in education—like many industries—is an incredibly opaque space right now. Currently, the term is used as a catchall for any type of perceived machine learning or assistance. Educators need to be specific about how they talk about AI, though, since there are many different forms.

Orthographic Mapping for Success in Reading and Beyond

Orthographic Mapping for Success in Reading and Beyond

There is a reading crisis in America, with students across all grade levels struggling with and missing basic skills needed for education and life. Literacy is the foundation of all learning, and without it, students cannot succeed.

Math Fluency: Using Assessments to Build It One Skill at a Time

Math Fluency: Using Assessments to Build It One Skill at a Time

For years, schools typically had a generalized approach to math assessment and intervention. A teacher would give an exam that tracked student achievement based on course goals, often combining several skills into one exam. The students scoring in the lowest 20% might get interventions, and the other students would move on.

Oral Language: A Key Part of Student Literacy Success

Oral Language: A Key Part of Student Literacy Success

Oral language has been overlooked in education, seen as something students would learn naturally. However, recent research shows that teaching oral language in schools lays the foundation for academic success.