Conclusion Scholastic recognizes that strong literacy skills are needed to succeed and thrive in today’s society. Scholastic’s mission is to ensure that all students have equal access to literacy. To support this imper- ative, we are committed to gathering and disseminating the latest Science of Reading research and providing children, teachers, and families with high-quality resources. Fortunately, a large body of research from the fields of educational psychology, cognitive science, and neuroscience contributes to our understanding of the Science of Reading. To help children become successful readers, education must focus on teaching foundational skills for reading and comprehension. Thankfully, research has identified these necessary skills and how to teach them effectively. High-quality instruction in phonological awareness, phonics, reading fluency, vocabulary, and compre- hension can help children develop their brains’ capacity for reading. Such instruction is especially important for multilingual learners, who benefit from ELD instruction that enhances their oral language proficiency in conjunction with good reading instruction. For all students, learning to read successfully requires not just mastery of reading-specific skills but also skills to regulate their thinking and attention. By providing additional support for children’s executive function and interests, teachers can help students become strategic and motivated readers. Parents, teachers, and administrators should ensure that curricula and strategies used in reading instruc- tion include those supported by the Science of Reading, as described in this paper. Evidence-based reading instruction is important to prepare children for success not only in school but also in life— providing them with more opportunities to learn about and engage with the world around them.
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The Science of Reading | What Research Says About Setting Young Readers Up for Success
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