An Uneven Journey: Reading Policy in Texas

The state has for decades, over numerous initiatives, attempted to battle its literacy crisis by adopting the science of reading.

History of Texas Reading

Dec 14, 2023
What Texas’ tumultuous history with literacy means for its children’s future
This is the first piece in a two-part series that tracks Texas’ attempts to adopt the science of reading over 25 years. The lessons learned in this series are relevant to the many states who have adopted – or are attempting to adopt – the science of reading in schools.

How to Teach Reading

Dec 18, 2023
The best way to teach reading is proven — What Mississippi, Colorado get right
Texas, and other states, can be poised to make an incredible impact on their young people if they can effectively implement the science of reading.