The 2025 Idaho Legislature passed a bill designating funds and resources to ensure Idaho teachers receive training on the science of reading, demonstrating the importance of this strategy focusing on brain science.
PBS provides a range of free resources for teachers on the science of reading:
This collection of resources for children ages 3-7 is drawn from the public television series Let’s Learn.
Exploring the Science of Reading: Bridging Theory and Practice With Media Examples is a three-part course in which participants learn the foundational concepts of the science of reading; recognize the importance of using evidence-based practices in reading instruction; view videos and resources that illustrate best practices for teaching reading; and reflect on how to implement the strategies in their classrooms. Module 1 provides an in-depth overview of the Science of Reading. Module 2 takes a deep dive into word recognition, and Module 3 delves into language comprehension.
What is the Science of Reading
In this module, you will learn how the brain has evolved to read and how science can inform our teaching practices. Discover how this research equips educators with evidence-based instructional practices to ensure all children become proficient readers.
In this module, you will explore how word recognition is a key part of reading comprehension. Examine video examples of reading instruction that use evidence-based techniques, and consider how to apply these methods for teaching word recognition in your classroom.
Exploring Language Comprehension
In this module, you will examine language comprehension, focusing on how vocabulary and background knowledge enhance reading comprehension skills. Discover these aspects in-depth, and review video examples to illustrate these concepts.
Heather Hollinsgworth, Associated Press
For decades, two schools of thought have clashed on how to best teach children to read, with passionate backers on each side of the so-called reading wars. The battle has reached into homes via commercials for Hooked on Phonics materials and through shoebox dioramas assigned by teachers seeking to instill a love of literature.
But momentum has shifted lately in favor of the “science of reading.” The term refers to decades of research in fields including brain science that point to effective strategies for teaching kids to read. Read More >>
Video: A World of Difference: The Science of Reading
Experts delve into the science of reading and implications for neurodivergent readers.