{"product_id":"book-ok1m","title":"Beyond the Science of Reading","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this provocative and timely book, education writer Natalie Wexler argues that the best way to end the “reading wars” is to recognize that learning to read is inextricably linked to learning in general.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe science of reading movement has done much to improve instruction in foundational skills. But that hard-won progress may be reversed unless we also help children acquire the knowledge and vocabulary they need to understand complex text.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the same time, the science of learning movement has introduced many educators to evidence-based teaching principles that can be effective for all students. In \u003ci\u003eBeyond the Science of Reading\u003c\/i\u003e, Wexler addresses a missing piece of the conversation: the ways in which typical reading comprehension and writing instruction conflict with those principles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWexler also offers practical solutions for bringing science-informed literacy instruction to scale and reveals why\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeaching phonics isn’t enough to create proficient readers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding knowledge is the key to unlocking reading comprehension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriting instruction holds untapped potential to boost literacy and learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstruction grounded in cognitive science can narrow achievement gaps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent curriculum evaluation methods may be steering schools wrong.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeyond the Science of Reading\u003c\/i\u003e charts a bold path forward with a new way to equip all children to read with fluency, understanding, and joy. This is an essential resource for educators, policymakers, parents, and anyone who cares about the future of literacy and equity in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis audiobook is expertly read by Kim Handysides, with audio engineering by Matthew Kulewicz, MPSE. Produced and published by Echo Point Books \u0026amp; Media, an independent bookseller in Brattleboro, Vermont.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dreamscape","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":50025446408496,"sku":"BDok1m","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/ok1m-cover.jpg?v=1760056701","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-ok1m","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}