In 2022, the national average reading score at both fourth and eighth grade decreased by 3 points compared to 2019. Literacy curriculum is under the microscope, and the Science of Reading has become a hot topic of conversation in school districts nationwide.

For this episode, I called on our own Data scientist, Dr. Eva Dundas to ask her about some misconceptions about Science of Reading. We discussed why Science of Reading is about equitable teaching practices and how it can be a foundation that prevents students from struggling later on.

Learn more about the Science of Reading from our website:

https://www.branchingminds.com/blog/how-does-mtss-connect-with-the-science-of-reading

Hear more from Dr. Eva Dundas about Dyslexia and preventing reading struggles: https://www.branchingminds.com/webinars/identifying-and-supporting-dyslexia-within-mtss

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