by Karina Richland | Dec 24, 2025 | Science of Reading
Watching a bright child struggle with reading is a deeply frustrating experience. You might see them guessing at words based on pictures or the first letter, a strategy that quickly falls apart as texts become more complex. The truth is, our brains are not naturally...
by Karina Richland | Dec 9, 2025 | Science of Reading
Watching your bright, curious child struggle to make sense of the words on a page is a uniquely painful experience. You try different methods, you read to them every night, but something just isn’t clicking. It’s easy to start wondering if you’re doing something...
by Karina Richland | Nov 10, 2025 | Science of Reading
Many dedicated teachers feel their college programs didn’t fully prepare them to teach every child how to read. When students struggle with foundational skills, it can leave educators feeling frustrated and searching for answers. The good news is that there is a...
by Karina Richland | Oct 20, 2025 | Science of Reading
Many people assume that learning to read is a natural process, something that just clicks for kids like learning to talk. But research tells us a different story. The human brain isn’t wired for reading; it has to be explicitly taught. This is the central idea...
by Karina Richland | Sep 8, 2025 | Science of Reading
If you’re an educator or a parent, you’ve likely felt the pressure of teaching a child to read. It’s a monumental task, and when a student struggles, it’s easy to feel like you’re failing them. For years, many popular reading methods have relied on guesswork, leaving...
by Karina Richland | Sep 8, 2025 | Science of Reading
Every child deserves to become a skilled, confident reader, but for too many, that goal feels out of reach. For decades, outdated reading methods have left students guessing at words and falling behind. The Science of Reading provides a powerful, evidence-based...
