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Raising Skilled Readers
A biweekly newsletter for parents, from the experts at the Institute of Reading Development. Stay informed with this digest of the latest fun and thought-provoking information about trending reading education topics.
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Nov 9, 2026
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3 min read
Reading scores rarely tell parents what to do next. Here’s how to see where your child really stands, before the parent-teacher conference.
Oct 29, 2026
Teaching the right skills is only the start. Here’s what turns them into lifelong reading.
Sep 24, 2026
5 min read
Reading confidence can't come from a pep talk. It's a case kids build themselves, one reading success at a time, using new evidence in every grade.
Sep 3, 2026
4 min read
Reading for pleasure is one of the biggest predictors of school success. But motivating kids to just get started reading can be a challenge for parents, at every age.
Jul 16, 2026
New research shows how the window to get effective reading help starts narrowing as early as kindergarten — though it stays open longer than you'd think.
Jun 24, 2026
You don't have to be your child's reading teacher. But there's a role only you can play — and this summer is the perfect time to start.
Jul 30, 2026
As families question how much of the school day belongs on a screen, we're making the case that great stories and smart technology don't have to compete. They can enrich each other.
Jun 10, 2026
Summer reading is a must for every student. But getting the biggest skill gains out of summer reading requires a specific, research-backed approach.
May 27, 2026
Researchers have a new name for what's been happening to American students since 2013. Here's what it means for your child — and what you can do this summer.
