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Iowa Department of Education Director Ryan Wise speaks about his commitment to ensuring all kids have strong literacy skills and more in this Q&A.

Spelling instruction can be beneficial for students when taught with an emphasis on learning spelling patterns and using the proper spelling word lists.

Active reading allows students to build reading skills. Learn steps teachers can take to help students experience success with independent active reading.

Universal screening allows for explicit and focused literacy instruction without assumptions, says Waterloo Community School District's Darren Hanna.

Inference making, or the ability to connect information across a text, is a key reading comprehension skill. Learn ways to help students make inferences.

English words can be difficult to decode, emphasizing the need to teach phonics skills to all students so they may experience reading success.

Students with disabilities are the students of all teachers. We look at five common questions about teaching students with disabilities.

Learn how literacy coaches and teachers can work together to increase reading achievement for students.

For children struggling with reading, providing specific feedback is crucial. Learn more about providing positive feedback and corrective feedback.

When implementing small group literacy instruction, know your resources and how to pick the best one for each student to enhance his or her learning.