Beyond the Science of Reading Quotes

“Comprehension is a far more complex process than decoding words”
― Natalie Wexler, Beyond the Science of Reading: Connecting Literacy Instruction to the Science of Learning

“The candidates also often mistook engagement for learning”
― Natalie Wexler, Beyond the Science of Reading: Connecting Literacy Instruction to the Science of Learning

“As cognitive scientist Daniel Willingham has explained”
― Natalie Wexler, Beyond the Science of Reading: Connecting Literacy Instruction to the Science of Learning

“Too often”
― Natalie Wexler, Beyond the Science of Reading: Connecting Literacy Instruction to the Science of Learning

“We need to break down the artificial walls that weve erected between "reading" or "literacy" and all other subjects. To ensure that all students can reach their full potential”
― Natalie Wexler, Beyond the Science of Reading: Connecting Literacy Instruction to the Science of Learning

“Unlike the skill of riding a bike—or decoding words—comprehension skills and strategies arent transferable.”
― Natalie Wexler, Beyond the Science of Reading: Connecting Literacy Instruction to the Science of Learning

“Evidence has also emerged that casts doubt on the reliability of the similar tests routinely used in classrooms to assign students to their individual reading levels. The Benchmark Assessment System”
― Natalie Wexler, Beyond the Science of Reading: Connecting Literacy Instruction to the Science of Learning

“The science of reading doesnt necessarily call for more time on phonics—and certainly not three solid hours of it. Most experts recommend just 20 to 30 minutes a day in the early grades for the majority of children. Rather”
― Natalie Wexler, Beyond the Science of Reading: Connecting Literacy Instruction to the Science of Learning

“Harvard English professor told The New Yorker in 2023 that the last time she had taught The Scarlet Letter”
― Natalie Wexler, Beyond the Science of Reading: Connecting Literacy Instruction to the Science of Learning

“To enable students to become fully literate”
― Natalie Wexler, Beyond the Science of Reading: Connecting Literacy Instruction to the Science of Learning