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At 95 Percent Group, our pursuit of literacy extends far beyond the classroom. We’re committed to sharing research, resources, and expertise as we advance the science of reading and empower educators everywhere.
Fostering a love of reading in the digital age: Insights from teachers and parents
95%
of K-8 literacy educators see a connection between a student’s reading ability and their desire to read independently.
As educators, our knowledge is our power. In sharing all that we know with one another, we can focus our impact on what matters most — unlocking the power of literacy for every child.
Laura Stewart
High leverage phonics activities that work: Engaging Tier 1 ideas for K-2
A post from our Literacy Learning: Science of reading blog series written by teachers, for teachers, this series provides educators with the knowledge and best practices needed to sharpen their skills and bring effective science of reading-informed strategies to the classroom.
We know that students don’t come as empty vessels. They have language from home—and leveraging that language and understanding of language as an asset really helps students make connections to the language that they’re learning. It can serve as a foundation for their literacy development.
Julie Kolofer Literacy expert and consultant, 95 Percent Group
Scarborough’s Reading Rope: A practical guide for building skilled readers
A post from our Literacy Learning: Science of reading blog series written by teachers, for teachers, this series provides educators with the knowledge and best practices needed to sharpen their skills and bring effective science of reading-informed strategies to the classroom.
These are skills that we continue to develop over time. Even as adults, we’re still developing background knowledge in certain topics and improving vocabulary. The upper strands will constantly grow as we become more skilled readers. There is a point where the skills at the bottom part of the rope should no longer need to be explicitly taught. There is a top end to those skills once readers develop automaticity.
Samantha Chatman Implementation Manager, 95 Percent Group
Spotlight Texas: Literacy transformation in Glen Rose
Discover how real schools are making real progress. In this three-part spotlight series, we’re showcasing how districts like Glen Rose Independent School District are turning evidence-based literacy practices into real results—and transforming reading outcomes for their students.
It has been an incredible journey—and seeing the data is the best part, because that is the proof—’Hey, this is really working.’
Tiffinie Pounds Literacy educator and curriculum coordinator, Glen Rose Intermediate School
Red Clay Consolidated School District: Transforming 4th and 5th grade literacy with 95 Phonics Core Program
Helping teachers provide the best possible literacy instruction is key in unlocking the power of literacy for every child. The Research Impact Series provides educators and administrators with short research profiles of school districts and schools making a measurable difference in student achievement using science of reading-aligned and evidence-based programs and strategies in the classroom. In our second profile in the series, we take a look at Red Clay Consolidated School District in Delaware and their implementation of the Tier 1 resource, 95 Phonics Core Program®, in 4th and 5th grade.
93%
of the pilot teachers surveyed recommended that 95 Phonics Core Program be implemented district-wide.
The power of amplification: High-impact instruction for multilingual learners
A post from our Literacy Learning: Science of reading blog series written by teachers, for teachers, this series provides educators with the knowledge and best practices needed to sharpen their skills and bring effective science of reading-informed strategies to the classroom.
Many assume that the greatest challenge lies in teaching multilingual learners the foundational skills necessary for reading and writing proficiency in English. But that is only half the challenge. While these skills are essential, equally critical is the intentional development of language woven throughout every aspect of instruction.
Antonio A. Fierro, Ed.D Vice President of Professional Learning and Academics, 95 Percent Group
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