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Reading Horizons blog resources on the remedial reading programs, teaching reading, phonemic awareness, Orton-Gillingham. Reading Horizons is where reading momentum begins. We support educators with science-based, tech-enabled foundational reading instruction that helps all students reach reading proficiency by the end of third grade.
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A Life-Changing Phone Call I received a phone call 20 years ago from the parent of a striving reader in Centerville, Utah. I wasn’t available, so she left a voicemail that I wish ..read more
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Have you heard the buzz around the science of reading (SoR) lately? Actually, it’s less of a buzz for many of us and more like the roar emanated by a turbo jet. There’s no ..read more
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The internationally recognized literacy leader shared words of wisdom on a recent episode of the Literacy Talks podcast. During her distinguished career, Dr. Anita Archer has ..read more
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Grade retention came up in a conversation with one of my school’s administrators last week. Like many states, hers requires a student to repeat third grade if they are not ..read more
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Cognitive psychologist Steven Pinker said, “Children are wired for sound, but print is an optional accessory that must be painstakingly bolted on.” A lot goes into how people ..read more
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Text is an essential part of teaching a student how to read. Of course, there is such a wealth of written material that covers an extensive array of topics and genres. With so ..read more
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Have you ever wished you could know what your students are thinking? How they wanted to be taught? What they want to get out of your class? In a recent episode ..read more
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The sooner you identify which students show the signs of dyslexia, the sooner you can intervene. When remediation is conducted early and appropriately, students who demonstrate ..read more
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When most people consider the middle and junior high school years, they often think of one word: awkward. Luckily, research from Dr. Geoffrey Borman and his colleagues at the ..read more
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Teaching students in special education classrooms can be a complex task with varying needs and challenges. Here are a few quick tips from Special Education expert Laura Axtell ..read more