The 2022 NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Progress) scores reported the largest drop in reading proficiency since 1990, with low performing students showing the most significant decline. Combined with the ongoing impacts of pandemic learning loss, and the need for efficient and effective early reading instruction is greater than ever.

Educators urgently need to use research-based curricula, effective tools, and evidence-based practices as their schools and districts work to accelerate learning.

Download this research report from Dr. Kathleen Mohr, renowned professor of education and researcher specializing in language and literacy development, to learn some of the keys to effective reading instruction.

Topics include:

  • The urgent need to focus on effective and efficient instructional strategies
  • Moving students from language awareness to proficient reading
  • Keys to building students’ vocabulary
  • How to focus on foundational skills that support comprehension

Dr. Kathleen Mohr
Professor of Language and Literacy
Utah State University

 
 

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