The Literacy Crisis

When children struggle with reading, the impact doesn’t stop at the classroom door. Illiteracy casts a long shadow, affecting every...

Many people assume that reading is a natural skill — like talking or walking — that children will pick up simply by being exposed to...

For many struggling readers, the experience of reading aloud in class can be a deeply traumatic one. Being “the slow reader” or stumbling...

Struggling with reading isn’t just an academic problem — it can deeply affect a child’s emotions and behavior. The Emotional Toll of...

When it comes to teaching reading, many schools know that some curricula aren’t working — yet they keep using them year after year. Why?...

Imagine stepping into a classroom on day one as a new teacher — excited but overwhelmed. Now imagine being asked to teach reading, one of...

If you’ve been paying attention to literacy discussions lately, you’ve probably heard the phrase “Science of Reading” thrown around a...

The Great Reading Mistake: How Balanced Literacy Left Millions Behind | SOR BLOG POST 8 It sounded like a good idea at the time. Instead...

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Why Letter Reversals Are Normal — and When They’re a Flag for Dyslexia It’s a common myth that reversing letters like “b” and “d” is a...

By: Mikaela Ostrander I want to share a story that’s stuck with me — because it reveals so much about what’s really going on behind some...

1 in 5 kids has dyslexia — but most go unidentified and unsupported. In this video, we break down why dyslexia is so misunderstood, how the system is failing students, and what the Science of Reading offers as a solution. No diagnosis needed — just the right tools, mindset, and action. Let’s finally get it right. 🔗 More resources at MindChild.net #Dyslexia #ScienceOfReading #MindChild

By: Mikaela Ostrander I want to share a story that’s stuck with me — because it reveals so much about what’s really going on behind some...

For decades, reading instruction in American schools has been based on approaches that feel good — but aren’t grounded in science. The rise of whole language and balanced literacy left millions of children behind, especially those with dyslexia. In this post, we explore how this shift happened, why it failed, and what it will take to bring structured, evidence-based literacy back into the classroom.

By Mikaela Ostrander If there’s one thing I could shout from the rooftops to every educator, policymaker, and parent, it’s this: literacy...