Evidence Snapshot for Parents and Caregivers: Supporting Your Student’s Reading Comprehension
Why it matters How you can help at home What to watch for Family takeaway The information provided in this summary is based on findings from A Systematic Review of Reading Comprehension Instruction and Intervention for Adolescent Learners.
Evidence Snapshot for Educators: Teaching Reading Comprehension in Grades 4-9
Why it matters Key practices for effective instruction What to watch for Tips by student group Emergent bilinguals Students with disabilities At-risk students Classroom takeaway Reading comprehension is teachable. ✅ Embed it in all subjects ✅ Teach it explicitly ✅ Support it consistently with feedback and practice The information provided in this summary is based on findings from […]
Evidence Snapshot for Educator Preparation Providers: Preparing Teachers to Teach Reading Comprehension
Why it matters What the research says Implications for educator preparation Preparation takeaway The information provided in this summary is based on findings from A Systematic Review of Reading Comprehension Instruction and Intervention for Adolescent Learners.
A Systematic Review of Reading Comprehension Instruction and Intervention for Adolescent Learners
Abstract This systematic review examines experimental studies of reading interventions that address and measure reading comprehension outcomes among adolescent learners. This review includes studies published between 2014 and 2025 involving students in grades four through nine across 62 studies, including randomized controlled trials, quasi-experimental, and single-case designs. The findings indicate that interventions embedding reading instruction […]
Evidence Snapshot for Parents and Caregivers: Supporting Your Child’s Reading in Science, History and More (Grades 4-12)
Why it matters How you can help at home What to watch for Family takeaway Every subject has its own “language”—science, history, math, and so on. Helping your child build reading, writing, and thinking skills in these subjects can make a big difference. Stay connected with teachers and ask how you can support your child’s […]
Evidence Snapshot for Educators: Disciplinary Literacy – Why it Matters and How to Teach It
Why disciplinary literacy matters Key practices for effective instruction What to watch for Tips by student group Emergent bilinguals Students with disabilities At-risk readers Classroom takeaway Disciplinary literacy is not an add-on—it’s how students do science, think historically, and engage meaningfully with academic content. Start small: The information provided in this summary is based on […]
Evidence Snapshot for Educator Preparation Providers: Preparing Future Teachers for Disciplinary Literacy Instruction
Why it matters Evidence at a glance Implications for Educator Preparation Programs Program takeaway Preparing future teachers to embed literacy into their subject instruction is essential for student success. Programs should emphasize not just the “what” of content, but the “how” of supporting reading and writing across disciplines. The information provided in this summary is […]
Evidence Snapshot for Education and Civic Leaders: Disciplinary Literacy – A Policy Priority for Adolescent Success
Why it matters Evidence at a glance Policy and leadership actions Leadership takeaway Disciplinary literacy is a cross-sector issue—it affects academic outcomes, civic readiness, workforce pipelines, and equity. Integrating literacy into content instruction is a scalable and impactful strategy that can close achievement gaps and promote long-term success. The information provided in this summary is […]
A Systematic Review of Disciplinary Literacy Research on Adolescent Readers from 2008-2024
Abstract Despite the vital importance of developing proficiency in academic language and vocabulary for informed citizenship and the direct connection between education and increased workplace literacy, national and international assessments show a disturbing lack of improvement in adolescents’ reading comprehension or science achievement over the past two decades. The purpose of this systematic literature review […]
Evidence Snapshot for Parents and Caregivers: Adolescent Multisyllabic Word Reading Interventions (Grades 4–9)
Why it matters As children enter upper elementary and middle school (grades 4–9), they encounter longer and more complex words in their schoolwork. These multisyllabic words can be challenging to read and understand. Being able to decode (sound out) and understand these words is essential for reading success—and this is where special word reading interventions […]
