Resources for Literacy Learning

Changing School Culture to Retain and Recruit Teachers

Creating a learning community—where students, teachers, and parents thrive; where all stakeholders are valued for their contributions; and where innovation and dedication are rewarded—is a strategy that can combat turnover, retain teachers, and improve recruitment.

NYC’s Push for Phonics—How Teachers Can Prepare

In this Lexia-sponsored webinar from Chalkbeat, you’ll discover how New York City educators plan to overhaul their approach to literacy instruction to change how students learn to read.

A New Expanded Framework to Better Define and Measure Educational Equity

Expand educational equity through a novel and systematic framework that includes improving instructional, cultural, and digital equity across the instructional core. See how starting with instructional equity in literacy provides opportunities for more students to experience academic success.

What Emergent Bilinguals Need to Be Successful This Year

As administrators and educators navigate post-pandemic education, it’s essential to consider the specific needs of Emergent Bilingual students. Explore five key strategies and tools to employ in today’s classroom.

The Science of Reading vs. Balanced Literacy

Why are only 35% of students reading proficiently when we know 95% of students can learn to read? Discover the differences between the two most popular approaches to reading today (it’s not just phonics!), and learn how to help every student succeed.

What is the Science of Reading? How the Human Brain Learns to Read

What is the science of reading? More than just phonics, this body of research covers the different skills that make up reading, how the human brain learns to read, and the most effective way to teach reading. Read on to learn more.

Elementary Educators' Frequently Asked Questions at the EdWeek Summit

Supporting struggling readers is top of mind for elementary grade teachers. Read how literacy experts Kimberly Stockton and Alexis Treat responded to their most-urgent questions with advice about boosting learning recovery for all students.

The Science of Reading vs. Balanced Literacy: The History of the Reading Wars

For decades, educators and policymakers have debated the best way to teach students how to read, from phonics to whole language, from balanced literacy to the science of reading. Check out this blog to learn how literacy education evolved to what it is today.

How Do Emergent Bilinguals Learn to Read?: 4 Things We Learned From Meeting With the Experts

In 2022, Lexia hosted a roundtable symposium where literacy and education experts gathered to discuss the question: How do Emergent Bilingual students learn to read? This blog highlights some topics from this exciting event. Learn how to better support and empower Emergent Bilinguals.