In this blog post, we’re going to walk through what “test thinking” actually looks like when you’re facing reading instruction...

In this blog post, we’re going to break down exactly how to approach the open-response (constructed response) portion of reading...

In this blog post, we explore the foundations of reading and the importance of teaching with clear intention and strategy,...

In this blog post, the focus is on the foundations of reading—specifically systematic and explicit instruction—and the ongoing debate around...

In this blog post, we’re diving into how to use ChatGPT and other AI tools to practice for the constructed...

In this blog post, we’re diving into the differences—and the similarities—between the Foundations of Reading exam, the Praxis 5205/5206 Teaching...

In this blog post, we’re diving into a powerful time-saving technique for acing constructed response questions on teacher certification exams—working...

In this blog post, we are diving into an essential reading comprehension strategy called close reading. This method is widely...

In this blog post, we’re diving into the Phonemic Awareness Continuum, a key concept in teaching reading. Understanding this continuum...

In this blog post, I’m excited to introduce my brand new study guide, The Foundations of Reading Test Study Guide...

In this blog post, we’ll explore how teacher certification tests are created, administered, and scored. Understanding the behind-the-scenes process can...

In this blog post, we’ll explore the foundational role of phonemic awareness in early reading instruction. Phonemic awareness is part of...

In this blog post, we’ll break down the key differences among phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, and phonics—three critical components of...

In this blog post, we’ll explore effective strategies to boost reading comprehension in students, valuable whether you’re teaching reading specifically...