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05/11/2026
Why Knowledge Building Matters in Reading Instruction (with Natalie Wexler) 05/08/2026

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“We’ve been making reading and writing harder for kids than they need to be.”
—Natalie Wexler

Systematic phonics instruction is essential, but it's not enough to ensure strong reading outcomes. In this episode of The Orton-Gillingham Podcast, education journalist and author Natalie Wexler joins us to discuss the vital role of background knowledge in reading instruction, why students struggle when it’s overlooked in lesson planning, and how educators can most effectively integrate knowledge building into their daily practice.

Why Knowledge Building Matters in Reading Instruction (with Natalie Wexler) “We’ve been making reading and writing harder for kids than they need to be.”—Natalie WexlerSystematic phonics instruction is essential, but it's not enough ...

04/15/2026

Many middle school students still lack the foundational reading skills they need to succeed.

In this video, Violet Malaj, a 7th- and 8th-grade resource room teacher, explains how Brainspring Structures® equipped her to better support her students' reading development.

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