Raising Readers, Writers, and Spellers

Education

5 Ways to Achieve Better Reading Outcomes Based on Science

J. Richard Gentry Ph.D. on February 27, 2023

An unrelenting Science of Reading movement is making headlines everywhere—in research reports, major newspapers, podcasts, and social media. Here’s what you should know.

An unrelenting Science of Reading movement is making headlines everywhere—in research reports, major newspapers, podcasts, and social media. Here’s what you should know.

Education

New Riveting Reports on Neuroscience, Dyslexia, and Reading

J. Richard Gentry Ph.D. on November 15, 2022

Reading theory and practice are coming together to help children both with and without dyslexia become better readers, writers, and spellers. There’s a call for change.

Reading theory and practice are coming together to help children both with and without dyslexia become better readers, writers, and spellers. There’s a call for change.

Education

Vulnerable Students Need Explicit Spelling Instruction

J. Richard Gentry Ph.D. on August 31, 2022

We must teach spelling to all students vulnerable to academic failure.

We must teach spelling to all students vulnerable to academic failure.

Education

Is Your Second Grader Ready for Second Grade?

J. Richard Gentry Ph.D. on July 19, 2022

Here’s a quick check to see if a child who is just entering second grade has achieved grade level literacy expectations supported by developmental cognitive science.

Here’s a quick check to see if a child who is just entering second grade has achieved grade level literacy expectations supported by developmental cognitive science.

Education

K-1 Literacy Milestones Based on 5 Science-Based Facts

J. Richard Gentry Ph.D. on June 27, 2022

Do you know if your kindergartner or first grader is developing as expected as a reader, writer, and speller? Check these K-1 literacy milestones.

Do you know if your kindergartner or first grader is developing as expected as a reader, writer, and speller? Check these K-1 literacy milestones.

Education

New Study Highlights Integrating Spelling Instruction

J. Richard Gentry Ph.D. on May 5, 2022

Teaching spelling explicitly is a workable solution for addressing the current problem of reading failure in America. Spelling for learning to read begins in kindergarten.

Teaching spelling explicitly is a workable solution for addressing the current problem of reading failure in America. Spelling for learning to read begins in kindergarten.

Education

What Your First Grader’s Writing Shows About Reading

J. Richard Gentry Ph.D. on November 7, 2021

Do you want to know if your first-grade child or student is on track for learning to read? Find out with a close look at the child's writing.

Do you want to know if your first-grade child or student is on track for learning to read? Find out with a close look at the child's writing.

Education

What Your Kindergartner’s Writing Shows About Reading

J. Richard Gentry Ph.D. on October 4, 2021

Want to know if your kindergartner or a kindergarten student is making progress on the pathway to literacy? Here's what you need to find out.

Want to know if your kindergartner or a kindergarten student is making progress on the pathway to literacy? Here's what you need to find out.

Education

5 Practical Assessment Tips for Tutoring Struggling Readers

J. Richard Gentry Ph.D. on August 3, 2021

Do you want to know if a child is missing essential foundational literacy skills? Reading science and common sense come together in these quick assessments.

Do you want to know if a child is missing essential foundational literacy skills? Reading science and common sense come together in these quick assessments.

Education

Dyslexia and the Importance of Teaching Foundational Skills

J. Richard Gentry Ph.D. on May 19, 2021

America can fix an epidemic of failure surrounding dyslexia by teaching foundational reading, spelling, and handwriting skills.

America can fix an epidemic of failure surrounding dyslexia by teaching foundational reading, spelling, and handwriting skills.

Education

Put Beginning Reading Science to Use

J. Richard Gentry Ph.D. on February 10, 2021

It's time for reading scientists and educators to share knowledge and inspire change.

It's time for reading scientists and educators to share knowledge and inspire change.

Education

Why Spelling Instruction Should Be Hot in 2022—2023

J. Richard Gentry Ph.D. on January 5, 2021

Research says teaching spelling explicitly in a grade-by-grade curriculum is a solution for helping all children become better readers.

Research says teaching spelling explicitly in a grade-by-grade curriculum is a solution for helping all children become better readers.

Parenting

4 Lessons on Teaching Your Baby to Read From a Mom in India

J. Richard Gentry Ph.D. on November 22, 2020

Can babies/toddlers really read? Don't be skeptical. A mom from India shares her remarkable story and shows you how it's done.

Can babies/toddlers really read? Don't be skeptical. A mom from India shares her remarkable story and shows you how it's done.

Education

Science Says Reading Education Must Change

J. Richard Gentry Ph.D. on September 23, 2020

Cognitive psychologists are among those leading a revolution in reading education based on science. This is a call to action to save struggling readers.

Cognitive psychologists are among those leading a revolution in reading education based on science. This is a call to action to save struggling readers.

Education

Science for Early Literacy Learning Really Matters

J. Richard Gentry Ph.D. on July 16, 2020

Some reading scientists and educators are innovating and reinventing themselves during the COVID era. Will technology and long-distance learning lead to new education solutions?

Some reading scientists and educators are innovating and reinventing themselves during the COVID era. Will technology and long-distance learning lead to new education solutions?

Education

Educators Can Help Young Children Diagnosed With Dyslexia

J. Richard Gentry Ph.D. on April 7, 2020

If you work with children symptomatic or diagnosed with dyslexia, here's new information from the science of reading.

If you work with children symptomatic or diagnosed with dyslexia, here's new information from the science of reading.

Child Development

5 Science-Based Tips for Promoting Literacy in Preschool

J. Richard Gentry Ph.D. on March 25, 2020

Are you sequestered at home, trying to teach a preschooler, or are you a homeschooler or a teacher honing your skills? This research will help.

Are you sequestered at home, trying to teach a preschooler, or are you a homeschooler or a teacher honing your skills? This research will help.

Child Development

A Guide to Early Markers of Dyslexia

J. Richard Gentry Ph.D. on March 5, 2020

Parents, teachers, and pediatricians should partner in checking for early signs.

Parents, teachers, and pediatricians should partner in checking for early signs.

Education

Ending the Reading Wars and Fostering Better Readers

J. Richard Gentry Ph.D. on January 6, 2020

Here's how to end the Reading Wars and provide better reading instruction and higher reading scores in the U.S. Cognitive science, neuroscience, and the media are leading the way.

Here's how to end the Reading Wars and provide better reading instruction and higher reading scores in the U.S. Cognitive science, neuroscience, and the media are leading the way.

Anxiety

Recognizing Dyslexia May Prevent Low Self-Esteem and Anxiety

J. Richard Gentry Ph.D. on May 28, 2019

Do you sometimes feel inarticulate, have trouble recalling names, or struggle with directions? You may want to learn about dyslexia.

Do you sometimes feel inarticulate, have trouble recalling names, or struggle with directions? You may want to learn about dyslexia.