The Science of Reading

It's a settled science: teaching phonics systematically bridges the gap between research and practice. This video is an overview of how we learn to read and offers evidence-based strategies to take directly back to your students. The Science of Reading is part of our 40-hour Master Teacher Training course, now available online.
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