Bridging the gap between research and practice in effective reading instruction as a community initiative of The Academy for the Science of Instruction.
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History catches up with the education establishment in this important Season 2 of Sold a Story. Meaningful education advances could have been made in the last 50 years, as has occurred in other fields, where evidence is weighed more carefully and objectively. But they weren’t, and socioeconomic status continues to drive education outcomes, where classroom instruction should have the upper hand on this.
The new season of Sold a Story is coming tomorrow. I've seen speculation about it. I think there will be some surprises. I'm interested to know what you think.
First two episodes tomorrow. Then one a week on Thursdays until Nov 19. features.apmreports.org/sold…
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"To ask or expect [novices] to mimic the intellectual habits of experts is the [a] cargo-cult mistake ... confusing the visible behaviors of expertise with the accumulated knowledge that makes those behaviors productive."
Outstanding @rpondiscio discussion of the relationship between knowledge and reading.
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As with reading, there are some useful conceptual models associated with writing.
Juel et al. (1986) suggested that there were parallels to be drawn between the SVoR & the processes involved in writing. Read more at @FIVEfromFIVE writing
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💻 The NSW government has developed recommended maximum screen use guidelines for NSW public schools and preschools informed by evidence and advice from education and health research and practitioners, and consultation with principals and teachers. 📖 ✍️ Plus at least an hour a day is to be spent reading and writing on paper.
More info from @NSWEducation below
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One of the biggest mistakes in math education has been the move away from practice and memorization. We're told memorization works against understanding. It's usually the opposite.
The more foundational knowledge students can retrieve automatically, the more working memory they have available to think about complex mathematics.
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💡 Rosenshine's Principles are a great place to start if you're interested in learning about evidence-based teaching strategies!
📺 Check out my math education myth-busting episode on YouTube below
Or listen on your favourite podcast platform!
Read how tailoring teaching approaches can make a huge difference in student learning. A balance between clear, structured instruction & being responsive to your students needs highlighting how prof judgement plays a crucial role in creating effective lessons.
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In 2013, I wrote a book called 7 Myths about Education.
Myth No.5 was about transferable skills.
I've updated my argument for a new @researchED1 project.
All the evidence, historical & scientific, on why you can't teach transferable skills.
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“"When we track closely what's happening, as we do in other fields like road safety & health, then we identify areas of strong performance that we can use to model from, & areas of weak performance where we can provide additional support." Yours truly 👇 abc.net.au/news/2026-07-08/d…
Whether you are a new to mini whiteboards or an experienced user, there is something in this issue of DistillEd for everyone.
◽️MINI-WHITEBOARDS! This week in ⚗️DistillED, I’m revisiting one of the highest-leverage tools… MWBs push participation to 100%, turn every check into a retrieval event, and give you a whole-class snapshot of understanding in seconds.
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Great to see some empirical evaluation of fidget toys in classrooms. And I’m all for allied health professionals being called out on recommending non evidence-based interventions too. A rising tide lifts all boats.
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So-called “Learning Styles” were someone’s idea that got into the education water before the due diligence of scientific validation occurred - like so many others, such as notions of left-brain, right brain learners, multiple intelligences, growth mindset, “we only use 10% of our brains” and so on. Education won’t be a true profession until it hooks its wagon to scientific rigour and the accountability social contract attached to that.
Decades of research suggest that learning styles are a myth. Our updated Science of Learning report breaks down the #cogsci behind how students learn and dispels common myths that get in the way. deansforimpact.org/tools-and…
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"If a medical school knowingly taught future physicians treatments that had been disproven decades ago, we would not call it academic freedom. We would call it malpractice. Yet in teacher preparation, programs can continue teaching methods that contradict the best available evidence"
This excellent article by @HeatherPeske focusses on reading, but the same is happening (maybe even worse) in math education. nctq.org/research-insights/w…
Growth mindset expertly unpacked by
@C_Hendrick
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Clear principles and shared routines = better teaching! This shows how consistency boosts learning, collaboration & effectiveness in schools. A must read for anyone wanting to strengthen their practice.
Agreed principles; common routines: These are the ladders to better teaching. teacherhead.com/2026/06/20/a… via @teacherhead
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For far too long, we have been looking for that one "magic bullet" that will ensure literacy for all kids. But there is no magic bullet. Learning to read requires integration of ALL of the language systems (phonology, orthography, semantics, syntax, morphology) taught directly and systematically, and aligned throughout the instructional sequence. Let's stop isolating our instruction and work together to INTEGRATE our instruction.
Education benefits when it’s focused on evidence and clear learning, not controversy. Consistent evidence based guidance continues to shape the quality of education through the Deans for Impact report on the “Science of Learning”
A decade after the original "Science of Learning" report from @deansforimpact the 2nd edition covers much of the same ground. This suggests the field "has learned (or ought to have) that the science of learning is not another fad."
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Discover how FASE reading (not popcorn reading!) boosts student engagement and comprehension. Teacher intentionality makes all the difference! Check out this article: teachlikeachampion.org/blog/… #TeachLikeAChampion #Literacy #NSWEducation
A great reason to get yourself to @researchED1 Canberra (Australia) on the 29th August 2026 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Get your tickets here 👇👇👇
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Are you curious about the real impact of explicit instruction in the classroom?
This article explores the research and explains why clear, direct teaching methods help students succeed.
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