Resources for Literacy Learning

Lexia LETRS Efficacy Research

Lexia® Learning is the Structured Literacy expert. For more than 30 years, the company has focused solely on literacy and today provides a full spectrum of solutions for both students and teachers. Included in the Lexia® portfolio is Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling, 3rd Edition (LETRS®). This document summarizes the efficacy research studies that demonstrate the evidence base for LETRS.

It’s More Than Phonics: Dispelling the Biggest Myth About the Science of Reading

We now have five decades of gold-standard research into how students learn to read. This body of evidence is called the science of reading and confirms that students do in fact need explicit phonics instruction to read proficiently—along with four other areas of reading.

Teaching reading in crowded classrooms: The support even trained teachers need

After you’ve invested in your teachers with LETRS literacy professional learning, help them become even more effective by giving them tools and time for personalized instruction to meet the needs of every student.

Teaching Reading to Children who Speak Varieties of English

It is important for educators to understand that there is no one 'right' way to speak English. Many students speak dialects of English, such as African-American English, which are not reflected in the books their schools assign. This results in opportunity gaps and inequity.

The Science of Reading: Why Didn’t We Learn What We Needed to Know in College?

Most colleges fail to teach future educators the proper way to assist their students with literacy. Former educator Donna Hejtmanek dives into what teacher education programs should teach when it comes to literacy and why many teachers feel their colleges didn't properly prepare them.

The Science of Reading: A Defining Movement

When most people think about human rights, literacy doesn't usually come to mind. Dr. Maria Murray of The Reading League wants to change that. Join Dr. Murray as she explains what we know about how people read, the art of teaching, and much more.

Literacy Professional Learning: 10 Reasons Why It's Essential

Discover The LETRS® Suite, a comprehensive professional learning tool for teachers of reading and spelling, and learn how LETRS turns early childhood and elementary educators into literacy and language experts in the science of reading.

Using ARP ESSER Funding for Professional Learning

Find out why educators should “work backward” so their schools deliver quantifiable results in student outcomes. This is a must-read for those interested in ESSER funding.

Of ‘Hard Words’ and Straw Men: Let’s Understand What Reading Science is All About

The time has come to call the public’s attention to reading science and to dispel the misconceived beliefs and practices that are so widespread in our classrooms.