Strong readers are more likely to graduate from high school, less likely to become teen parents, and better positioned for success in the workforce. Support yours during COVID-19 school closures.

The debate around explicit phonics instruction and a balanced literacy approach continues—but should it? We break down the controversy and offer suggestions and ideas for supporting growing readers with assessment.

Knowing what our youngest students know and can do is crucial for closing systemic gaps and improving equity—but it doesn’t have to be assessment as usual.

Measuring oral reading fluency is more than words correct per minute. See what other elements your assessment should cover to get a more complete picture of student understanding.

Explicit fluency instruction often takes a back seat after third grade, but there’s still so much for students to learn and practice. This article shares strategies for keeping fluency central in fourth and fifth grade.

Early childhood literacy expert Dr. Lynne Kulich sits down with Stephanie Cardella, executive director for curriculum instruction and assessment at Distinctive Schools, to discuss how MAP Reading Fluency helps preserve valuable instructional time, inspires and excites classroom teachers, and supports readers at every level.

See how MAP® Reading Fluency™ helps schools improve literacy in historically marginalized communities so kids can get—and stay—on track for high school and beyond.