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science of reading
Sight Words vs. Phonics Words: Teaching Both
Sight words and phonics-decodable words are not opposing camps. This guide explains what each category really means, how the Science of Reading bridges the debate, and gives teachers and parents grade-by-grade strategies for teaching both types of words effectively.
Spelling Test Formats That Actually Measure Learning
The traditional Friday spelling test only scratches the surface. Discover 10 research-backed spelling assessment formats that reveal what students actually understand about how words work.
Phonics vs. Whole Language: What Science Says About Spelling
The reading wars have raged for decades, but what does research actually say about how children learn to spell? We break down the phonics vs. whole language debate, review the evidence from the National Reading Panel and Science of Reading movement, and explain why structured literacy offers the most effective path to spelling proficiency.