Which States Have Passed ‘Science of Reading’ Laws? What’s in Them?

Education Week - Sarah Schwartz

The “science of reading” movement is sweeping through state legislatures.

Over the past several years, more states have passed laws or implemented other policies requiring schools to use evidence-based methods for teaching young students how to read. These mandates touch on many different components of instruction, including teacher training, curriculum, and how students are identified for extra support.

Meagan Swingle