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Accelerating Reading Growth in the Wake of the Pandemic: Research and Solutions
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Research in Brief
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2023
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2023-06-01
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Data is showing that student reading outcomes have been negatively impacted by the pandemic and corresponding disrupted learning. These findings highlight the need for an acceleration in evidence-based learning to foster stronger reading. The Science of Reading (SoR) provides a solution for effective and efficient pedagogy that is proven to produce significant gains in reading. Educational legislation is shifting to support the use of evidence-based approaches based on the SoR through policy changes including funding, professional development, and certification requirements. Districts are exploring innovative programs, such as 1:1 tutoring utilizing pre-service teachers and summer programming, to try to further accelerate learning gains. We recommend a concerted approach for stakeholders involving legislation, higher education, and districts to ensure that evidence-aligned instruction is being effectively used. Only with a unified approach incorporating all of these elements will we be able to counter the impact that the pandemic has had on the reading ability of our students.
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Storie, M., Mazzye, D.L., & Guilds, L. (2023). Accelerating reading growth in the wake of the pandemic: Research and solutions. East Carolina University Neurocognition Science Laboratory Research in Brief, 1(6).