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Fundations Spotlight: Explicit and Systematic Approach Increases Reading Proficiency 11 Points in One Year

Sara Spitler July 29, 2026 No Comments

After its growth in student reading achievement plateaued, West Baton Rouge Schools (WBR) in Port Allen, LA, began looking for a research-based program to increase the number of its students demonstrating reading proficiency. The district sought a more explicit and systematic approach to literacy…

Educator Spotlight: Multisensory Approach Increases Reading Engagement, Confidence, and Performance

Sara Spitler June 24, 2026 No Comments

H.W. Mountz School, a PreK–8 National Blue Ribbon Award School, located in Spring Lake, New Jersey, is focused on closing the gap for students struggling to read. Nicki Orr, a special education teacher, is on the front line of this effort. Thanks to Nicki for sharing how Wilson programs are enabling her students thrive. What has your…

WRS Spotlight: Transforming Struggling Readers Into Successful and Confident Readers

Sara Spitler May 1, 2026 No Comments

Stefanie Weisbach, a special education teacher for 15 years, has seen firsthand the positive impact Structured Literacy can have on her students who are struggling to read. One of her students at The Wheatley School, a New York public high school serving 1,571 students, who will be advancing to an…

Educator Spotlight: Intervention Program Sparks Lightbulb Moments in Struggling Middle School Readers

Sara Spitler April 9, 2026 No Comments

Brookville Middle School in Lynchburg, Virginia, is committed to fostering an environment in which students are equipped with the skills to be successful in school, in their community, and in their…

Literacy Specialist Spotlight: The Joy of Coaching

Sara Spitler March 25, 2026 No Comments

As one of the most revered coaches in the history of sports, American basketball player and 10-time NCAA National Championship coach of the UCLA Bruins John Wooden got it right when he said:…

Wilson Leadership Spotlight: Literacy is a Human Right

Sara Spitler February 25, 2026 No Comments

At Wilson Language Training®, our dedicated team members are passionate about ensuring literacy for all. One such leader is Dr. Siobhan Dennis, Senior Director of Customer Experience, Administrator Relations. With a background as…

WRS Spotlight: From Struggling Reader to Confident Pre-Teen

Sara Spitler December 15, 2025 No Comments

When her son Mason started third grade, Keywanda knew she needed to do something about his reading. She suspected he might have dyslexia because he had difficulty identifying “b’s” and “d’s”, relied on pictures to guess the meaning…

Five Common Misconceptions About Learning to Read

Sara Spitler November 20, 2025 No Comments

Since before the first American public school was even founded in 1635, we have been teaching our children to read. Yet literacy for all has remained elusive. According to the most recent NAEP scores, only one third of fourth-grade students in the U.S. read at or above proficiency. What…

Structured Literacy Pioneer Expands Widely Used Literacy Solution to Include Fourth and Fifth Grade

Sara Spitler November 12, 2025 No Comments

Wilson Language Training introduces the 3rd edition of its hallmark, Tier 1 solution Fundations® to address record literacy declines OXFORD, MASS. (Nov. 12, 2025) – Wilson Language Training (Wilson), a…

Dyslexia Training Specialist Spotlight: Progress Over Perfection

Sara Spitler October 17, 2025 No Comments

Courtney Marlow has always believed in the power of education to change lives. After more than two decades supporting students with intensive reading needs, she turned a longtime dream into…

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