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How One Teacher Helps Students With Dyslexia Find Their Voice

How One Teacher Helps Students With Dyslexia Find Their Voice By Beth Hatlen, in collaboration…

Karla O'BrienMay 7, 2026

Success Stories

The Breakthrough: How Structured Literacy Transformed Student Outcomes in Belvidere, IL

The Breakthrough: How Structured Literacy Transformed Student Outcomes in Belvidere, IL By Beth Hatlen, in…

Karla O'BrienApril 14, 2026

Reading Comprehension Reading Fluency Science of Reading

Why Background Knowledge Is the Missing Link in Reading Fluency and Comprehension

Why Background Knowledge Is the Missing Link in Reading Fluency and Comprehension Part 1: Background…

Karla O'BrienMarch 27, 2026

News & Updates Science of Reading

Will 2026 NAEP Scores Show a Turn in Literacy?

Between January and March of 2026, students across the country once again participated in the…

Karla O'BrienMarch 17, 2026

News & Updates

Slant System™ Earns IDA Accreditation PLUS

We’re excited to share an important milestone: Slant System™ Structured Literacy and Dyslexia Specialist Certification…

Karla O'BrienJanuary 27, 2026

Dyslexia Science of Reading

New 2025 Dyslexia Definition from the International Dyslexia Association: What It Really Means

In 2025, the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) released a new dyslexia definition, its first major update…

Karla O'BrienDecember 10, 2025

Reading Fluency Science of Reading

Crossing The Bridge of Reading Fluency

When I think back to my earliest years of teaching, I can still remember the…

Karla O'BrienNovember 18, 2025

Dyslexia Success Stories

Spotlight on the Dyslexia Achievement Center: Empowering Learners Across Milwaukee

We’re pleased to highlight the Dyslexia Achievement Center (DAC), a Milwaukee-area learning center dedicated to…

Karla O'BrienNovember 18, 2025

Dyslexia

Understanding Dyslexia & How To Make a Difference

October marks Dyslexia Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on the 1 in…

Karla O'BrienOctober 3, 2025

Science of Reading Teaching Tools

Alphabet Knowledge: Simple, Powerful Strategies to Build Early Literacy

By Karla O’Brien and Beth Hatlen “After 16 years in a kindergarten classroom, I can…

Karla O'BrienJuly 17, 2025

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