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WRS Spotlight: Transforming Struggling Readers Into Successful and Confident Readers

May 1, 2026

Stefanie Weisbach, a special education teacher for 15 years, has seen firsthand the positive impact Structured Literacy can have on her students who are…

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

April 9, 2026

Brookville Middle School in Lynchburg, Virginia, is committed to fostering an environment in which students are…

Literacy Specialist Spotlight: The Joy of Coaching

March 25, 2026

As one of the most revered coaches in the history of sports, American basketball player and 10-time…

Wilson Leadership Spotlight: Literacy is a Human Right

February 25, 2026

At Wilson Language Training®, our dedicated team members are passionate about ensuring literacy for all.…

WRS Spotlight: From Struggling Reader to Confident Pre-Teen

December 15, 2025

When her son Mason started third grade, Keywanda knew she needed to do something about his reading. She…

Five Common Misconceptions About Learning to Read

November 20, 2025

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.…

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

November 12, 2025

Wilson Language Training introduces the 3rd edition of its hallmark, Tier 1 solution Fundations® to…

Dyslexia Training Specialist Spotlight: Progress Over Perfection

October 17, 2025

Courtney Marlow has always believed in the power of education to change lives. After more…

Wilson Language Training Joins Forces with Dr. Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan to Expand Literacy Solutions for Multilingual Learners

October 7, 2025

The acquisition of Valley Speech marks a pivotal step in the literacy movement, combining decades…

WRS Spotlight: From Friendship to Transformation—A Journey That Changed Two Lives

September 29, 2025

When Cassie Clark first learned about the Wilson Reading System® (WRS) in 2015, she was…

Voices From the Classroom—Just Words® Just Works

August 11, 2025

We caught up with Just Words® educators from across the country to get their unvarnished…

Three Practices to Improve Students’ Phonemic Awareness Skills

August 4, 2025

As an organization composed of former educators, we understand how busy each school day can…

Unlocking Literacy Success: Evidence-Based Strategies for Struggling Readers

July 30, 2025

Reading is a cornerstone of academic success, yet many students face challenges in developing strong…

Just Words® Spotlight: Teaching Myself Out of a Job—Empowering Independence With Just Words

July 30, 2025

For Pennsylvania reading specialist Tracey Fritch, Just Words® is more than a Tier 2 intervention…

Fundations®: A Research-Based Approach to Early Literacy Success

June 25, 2025

At Wilson Language Training®, we believe that every child can learn to read and write…

Literacy Specialist Spotlight: To Literacy and Beyond!

June 6, 2025

At Wilson Language Training®, our Literacy Specialists are seasoned educators who bring a wealth of…

Implementation Science: The Missing Link to Improving Student Literacy Outcomes

May 28, 2025

Here at Wilson Language Training we believe that the ability to read opens up a…

Educator Spotlight: Building a Sustainable Literacy Framework

May 22, 2025

Literacy instruction is a top priority at Worcester County Public Schools in Maryland, and Cassidy…

Literacy Advisor Spotlight: Providing Structured Literacy That Works

May 15, 2025

It’s said that you can’t really understand a person until you’ve walked a mile in…

Decodable Texts: Bridging Foundational Skills to Independent Reading

April 21, 2025

The ultimate goal of reading instruction, and any program that follows a Structured Literacy approach…

Fundations® Teacher Spotlight: A Multimodal Approach to Comprehensive Phonics Instruction

April 3, 2025

Two, four, six, eight. Who do we appreciate? Our amazingly dedicated Fundations® teachers like Mary…

Three Text Types to Support Reading Development

March 27, 2025

Decodable, Bridge, and Authentic Texts: A Path to Reading Proficiency Learning to read is a…

Literacy Specialist Spotlight: Living the Dream!

February 11, 2025

“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” If this…

Fundations Teacher Spotlight: Memorization is Overrated

January 16, 2025

Brandie McNabb has been an educator for over two decades, teaching second-grade English Language Arts…

Fundations® Teacher Spotlight: Predictability Predicts Ability

January 10, 2025

We’ve had the privilege to partner with thousands of dedicated ELA teachers and Fundations® enthusiasts…

Fundations Teacher Spotlight: Never Stop Learning

January 2, 2025

In his book Teaching to Change Lives, the late Howard Hendricks said, “the best teachers…

Reading Specialist Spotlight: Just Words® Just Works!

December 19, 2024

Colleen Muzia, a dedicated reading teacher for the Commack School District in New York, is…

Literacy Specialist Spotlight: Bolstering “Boots on the Ground”

December 13, 2024

One of the things that makes our talented team of Literacy Specialists and Literacy Advisors…

Embracing the Science of Reading Will Help Address the Literacy Gap

December 13, 2024

By Dee Rosenberg, Sr Director of Literacy Solutions and Educator Success The longstanding national reading…

Fundations Creator and Dyslexia Training Pioneer Barbara Wilson Receives National Recognition for Contribution to Literacy Education

December 10, 2024

Barbara Wilson was named as a Legacy Honoree by the International Dyslexia Association and received…

Fundations® Teacher Spotlight: Story Time is my Favorite Time

December 6, 2024

In the vibrant world of elementary education, dedicated teachers like Anne Marie Phelan are making…

Literacy Specialist Spotlight: All Hail the Fundations® Queen!

November 24, 2024

We are proud and honored to have award-winning educational experts, professors, and researchers among our…

Reading Specialist Spotlight: Marking a Turning Point in Our Academic Trajectory

November 12, 2024

Wilson Language Training’s comprehensive Structured Literacy programs offer a seamless continuum of support across all…

Family Literacy Month: Creative Ways to Involve Families in Student Learning

November 6, 2024

November is National Family Literacy Month—a perfect time for teachers and families to come together…

Literacy Specialist Spotlight: A Systematic Approach for Multilingual Learners

November 4, 2024

Fundations® is an evidence-based Structured Literacy program designed to provide the foundational skills to help…

Just Words® Teacher Spotlight: Cracking the Code for Literacy Success

October 18, 2024

Anderson Manuel is an elementary educator for Sudbury Public Schools in Sudbury, Massachusetts. The 27-year…

WRS Educator Spotlight: Teaching the Why Behind the Rules

October 16, 2024

Based on more than three decades of data, the Wilson Reading System® (WRS) is our…

Literacy Specialist Spotlight: Helping Educators Orchestrate Student Success

October 1, 2024

Wilson’s dedicated team of Literacy Specialists is united by a shared passion for putting Structured…

Literacy Specialist Spotlight: Today’s Mistakes are Tomorrow’s Lessons

September 13, 2024

Two, four, six, eight! Who do we appreciate? Wilson® Literacy Specialists are the lifeblood of…

Literacy Specialist Spotlight: The Fundations Lady is Coming Today!

August 26, 2024

Empowering educators to help students read is more than our mission–it’s at the heart of…

Fundations Creators Team-Up with the Original DIBELS Authors to Advance Cohesion in Early Literacy Instruction

June 6, 2024

Wilson Language Training® acquires Acadience® Learning, the company founded by Dr. Ruth Kaminski and Dr.…

Learn How to Make Teaching Easier With new Fundations® Products

May 1, 2024

Teachers, rejoice! Implementing Fundations® is about to get even easier with new products for back-to-school…

Build on Skills: Targeted Practice in Fundations^®

April 1, 2024

According to a 2022 study by nonprofit research organization Brookings, the average reading test scores…

Statement From Barbara Wilson on the New Issue of The IDA’s “Perspectives on Language and Literacy”

March 6, 2024

March 6, 2024: This week, the International Dyslexia Association (IDA), the leading advocacy organization for…

Text Types in Early Reading

December 15, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of early reading instruction, the careful selection of texts plays a…

Structured Literacy Through the Years

November 15, 2023

When educators help students learn to read, they throw open the doors to a future…

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