By Guest Writer, John Mendes, Ed.D.

A crucial component of learning is being aware of our own thought processes and consciously understanding how we filter new information. This information allows … more

When I do classroom observations, I truly don’t even need to watch the teacher to evaluate instruction; I watch the students. If the processes are consistent and the instruction is clear, it is … more

One of the most powerful pieces of Reading Horizons instruction is connecting all of the language skills of listening and speaking and reading and writing in the process of dictation. Far too often … more

It is probably bad form to start a blog post with a disclaimer but I feel that it is necessary. Let me go on record saying that collectively, teachers are not to blame for the current literacy rates … more

It’s been an exciting year! We launched a complete redesign of the Reading Horizons website. We also released some big updates to our reading intervention program for older students, Reading Horizons … more

In honor of football season, I will begin this post with a lesson from one of NFL’s most memorable coaches. Vince Lombardi was the head coach for the Green Bay Packers and the Washington Redskins. … more

As the smells of sunscreen and chlorine start to give way to the smells of new textbooks and freshly sharpened pencils, teachers are shifting their focus to planning for the new school year. The … more

It’s amazing how many things can hinge on one single factor. Like literacy. Without that one skill, a person’s life is radically changed. Check out this infographic to see just how drastic of an … more