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

July 29, 2026

After its growth in student reading achievement plateaued, West Baton Rouge Schools (WBR) in Port Allen, LA, began…

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

June 24, 2026

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…

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 Mentor Spotlight: Making Connections to Close Learning Gaps

October 7, 2024

As they say, it takes a village to raise all children into successful readers. One…

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…

Fundations® Teacher Spotlight: A Great First Impression

September 24, 2024

Teaching first grade is no small feat, but Ciara Hope is making it look like…

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…

In Memoriam: Maxine Goldman

October 9, 2023

January 24, 1930 – September 27, 2023 With heavy but grateful hearts, the Wilson® community bids…

Orton-Gillingham and Wilson Reading System<sup>®</sup>: What You Need to Know

Orton-Gillingham and Wilson Reading System^®: What You Need to Know

July 21, 2023

The science of reading (SoR)—the scientific explanation behind how people learn to read—is not a…

Wilson Language Training Announces the Launch of New Literacy Subscription Service for Educators

June 12, 2023

OXFORD, Mass.– Wilson Language Training (“Wilson”), experts in foundational literacy and dyslexia for reading and spelling…

Wilson Language Training Earns State Approved Instructional Materials Status by Nevada Department of Education

April 19, 2023

OXFORD, MASS., April 19, 2023 — Wilson Language Training®, a leading provider of literacy education…

Wilson Language Training<sup>®</sup> Welcomes Five New Literacy Specialists

Wilson Language Training^® Welcomes Five New Literacy Specialists

March 24, 2023

Wilson Language Training® (WLT) recently welcomed five new Literacy Specialists to its team. Kimberly Gillingham,…

Wilson<sup>®</sup> Accredited Training Partners: Many Hands Make Effective Work

Wilson^® Accredited Training Partners: Many Hands Make Effective Work

March 6, 2023

Making “Literacy for All” a reality is a job for many hands at Wilson Language…

Wilson<sup>®</sup> Accessibility Expert Earns CPACC Certification

Wilson^® Accessibility Expert Earns CPACC Certification

January 27, 2023

Wilson® Accessibility Expert Earns CPACC Certification Wilson Language Training® (WLT) is proud to announce that…

We’ve Seen the NAEP Scores… Now What?

December 1, 2022

Concerns over literacy rates in the U.S. have been around for decades, and discussions around…

Barbara Wilson Receives the International Dyslexia Association’s (IDA) Margaret Byrd Rawson Lifetime Achievement Award

November 3, 2022

Wilson Language Training® (WLT) extends heartfelt congratulations to Co-Founder and President Barbara Wilson, the 2022 recipient…

Fall 2022 Decoder

November 2, 2022

As the busy holiday season begins, we hope you take some time to relax and…

Noémie’s Reading Challenges Are Also Her Superpower

May 24, 2022

Noémie (a French name pronounced No-Amy) Doyle was just a kindergartner when her mom, Isabelle,…

Letter to the Wilson Community

February 14, 2022

Dear Wilson Community, Today is a momentous day for the future of Wilson Language Training.…

Fall 2021 Decoder

October 21, 2021

As another National Dyslexia Awareness Month winds down, we’re sure you’ll enjoy reading this issue…

New for Summer or Back to School: Fundations<sup>®</sup> Ready to Rise <sup>®</sup>

New for Summer or Back to School: Fundations^® Ready to Rise ^®

April 21, 2021

Fundations educators throughout the country will soon have access to a new program for young students in need of…

The Sky’s the Limit for WRS Alumnus

November 17, 2020

Ad Astra Per Aspera, Latin for “to the stars through adversity,” is how Adam Maidman…

Introducing: The FUN HUB™

June 29, 2020

Whether the 2020–2021 school year finds teachers and students in classrooms, at home, or in…

Fall 2017 Decoder

October 20, 2017

As the new school year begins, we’re pleased to announce the publication of the fall…

From Struggling Reader to Honors Student

December 16, 2016

Like many of her peers, Tegan C. will soon be flipping through college brochures and…

Wilson Language Training Earns IDA Accreditation

December 8, 2015

Wilson Language Training (WLT) and Wilson® Accredited Partners have received accreditation by the International Dyslexia…

Announcing the Launch of the Fundations Pre-K Activity Set

October 7, 2015

For more than a decade, Fundations® teachers have been building the foundational literacy skills of…

Share Your Thanks—World Teachers’ Day on October 5

October 2, 2015

Wilson salutes the dedication of teachers around the globe in celebration of World Teachers’ Day.…

New Dyslexia Specialist Graduate Program Through Fitchburg State University

September 10, 2015

Wilson is proud to be part of Fitchburg State University’s (FSU) new Dyslexia Specialist Concentration.…

September 8<sup>th</sup> is International Literacy Day!

September 8^th is International Literacy Day!

September 4, 2015

In recognition of International Literacy Day on September 8, Wilson thanks educators around the world…

Dyslexia Understood: Research, Instruction, and Awareness

July 17, 2015

Understood.org held a panel discussion called, “Dyslexia Understood: Research, Instruction, and Awareness.” The panel included top…

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