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 ...

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I recently wrote a piece about reading fluency instruction for our special report on early literacy. Sometimes I’m asked how I come up with ideas for articles. And while the majority are based on news ...

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 ...

The science of reading has made a much-needed comeback in recent years, with several states enacting policies for educators training on it. However, fluency practice doesn’t have to occur only at ...

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, ...

This article is part of the collection: From School to Shining School: 52 Stories from Educators Across the U.S. My 2nd grade students have been working very hard all year long on learning what ...

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