by Karina Richland | Jun 11, 2026 | Articles & Resources
A single reading score cannot answer every question about a child’s needs. Reading screening vs placement assessment comes down to the decision you need to make. A reading screening is a brief check that identifies students who may be at risk for reading...
by Karina Richland | Jun 10, 2026 | Articles & Resources
Summer break can quietly erase hard-won reading gains for a struggling reader. A short, steady routine protects those skills without turning sunny days into school days.Summer reading loss is the drop in reading skill that can happen when children stop practicing...
by Karina Richland | May 15, 2026 | A PRIDE Post, Articles & Resources
Selecting a reading program for your school or district is one of the highest-stakes curriculum decisions you will make. The program you choose shapes how thousands of students learn to decode words, build fluency, and develop comprehension skills they will carry for...
by Karina Richland | May 12, 2026 | Articles & Resources, Orton-Gillingham
How to Choose the Right Orton-Gillingham Tutor for Your Child Choosing an Orton-Gillingham tutor can feel overwhelming when your child is already frustrated with reading. You want someone who understands dyslexia, teaches phonics in a clear sequence, and helps your...
by Karina Richland | Apr 27, 2026 | A PRIDE Post, Articles & Resources, Language & Reading
Nothing stalls a creative writing session faster than uncertainty. For a young writer, the fear of choosing the wrong word—like “ate” instead of “eight”—can be enough to make them put their pencil down. This is especially true for students who learn differently, as...
by Karina Richland | Apr 25, 2026 | Articles & Resources, Orton-Gillingham, Phonemic Awareness, phonics, Reading Skills, Science of Reading, Structured Literacy
School leaders and educators hear the phrase “evidence-based” constantly. State mandates require it. Grant applications demand it. But what does the research actually say about how children learn to read, and which instructional approaches have the...
