George Orwell once wrote that restating the obvious is the “first duty of intelligent people.” In that vein, allow us to restate the case for what may be literacy instruction’s richest but ...

Why it matters: Frequent, data-informed small groups help teachers address reading skill gaps quickly, preventing long-term setbacks for struggling students. What’s the method: Educators use weekly ...

In the realm of education, balancing instructional strategies like small-group instruction and student-tracking presents both challenges and opportunities for fostering equitable learning environments ...

Small-group instruction has been a popular component of K-3 literacy education for many years. However, there are inevitable trade-offs. Too much reliance on small-group instruction means that ...

Small-group phonics instruction is one of the most effective ways to help young readers build decoding, fluency, and comprehension skills. By tailoring lessons to students’ specific needs and using ...