Cindy Jiban
Cindy Jiban has taught in elementary and middle schools, both as a classroom teacher and as a special educator. She earned her PhD in educational psychology from the University of Minnesota, focusing on intervention and assessment for students acquiring foundational academic skills. After contributions at the Research Institute on Progress Monitoring, National Center on Educational Outcomes, and Minnesota Center for Reading Research, Cindy joined NWEA in 2009. She served as principal academic lead until 2023.Posts by author
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4 simple ways to apply the science of reading
“Science of reading” has become a ubiquitous phrase in education, but it’s more than just a buzzword. Learn how to confidently use it in your classroom.
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Everything you need to know about the science of reading
The science of reading is the converging evidence of what matters and what works in literacy instruction. Learn evidence-based best practices to support decoding, phonics, language comprehension, and fluency.