evidence-based research
to guide important decisions.
This section provides research-based resources to inform decision-making and support effective literacy practices at the school, district, and state levels. Access evidence-informed resources, research briefs, and practical tools designed to advance literacy outcomes across educational settings.
Education & Civic Leaders
Evidence-based insights and trusted data to guide decisions, policies, and planning that matter.
- Evidence Snapshot for Education and Civic Leaders
Adult reading skills are tied to workforce readiness, health, family well-being.
- Evidence Snapshot for Education and Civic Leaders
Investing in early oral language development supports long-term literacy outcomes.
- Evidence Snapshot for Education and Civic Leaders
Effective systems prioritize intentional, explicit early literacy instruction.
- Evidence Snapshot for Education and Civic Leaders
Strong systems support intentional, integrated literacy instruction for early learners.
- Evidence Snapshot for Education and Civic Leaders
Content-rich literacy instruction is a low-cost, high-impact lever that builds students' knowledge.
- Evidence Snapshot for Education and Civic Leaders
Strategic leadership can ensure every student builds the reading confidence needed for success.
- Evidence Snapshot for Education and Civic Leaders
Embedding explicit, engaging vocabulary curricula helps all adolescents read critically.
- Evidence Snapshot for Education and Civic Leaders
Effective K-3 literacy instruction should explicitly link reading and writing skills.
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Text-based instruction improves students' comprehension, vocabulary, writing, and content learning.
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Embedding motivation into instruction is essential to keeping adolescents engaged in learning.
- Evidence Snapshot for Education and Civic Leaders