Transforming Literacy Instruction: The Power of Structured Literacy

In 2024, Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled the “Back to Basics” initiative, emphasizing the need for scientifically proven methods to transform reading instruction in New York schools. This initiative aims to reset how schools approach reading, ensuring every student, regardless of background, has access to the high-quality education they deserve.

School administrators play a pivotal role in bringing the science of reading into their schools and fostering instructional equity. The answer lies in adopting Structured Literacy.

Structured Literacy goes beyond traditional teaching methods. It represents the practical application of decades of research, translating the science of reading into classroom practices that can reach every student. With a thoughtful and evidence-based approach, Structured Literacy provides the tools and strategies necessary to meet students where they are and guide them toward success. Lexia® curriculum programs utilize the science of reading to promote equity in the classroom.

The Science of Reading

Evidence

Structured Literacy

Application

Research shows that nearly all students—95%—have the potential to master the building blocks of literacy when they receive high-quality instruction rooted in the science of reading. This approach doesn’t just teach reading; it ensures every child, regardless of their individual challenges, is given an equal opportunity to succeed. Structured Literacy is explicit, systematic, and responsive, allowing educators to adapt to the needs of all learners, including those with learning disabilities, dyslexia, and Emergent Bilingual status.

Applying a science of reading-based approach is the best decision available to school administrators dedicated to promoting equity in their schools. Structured Literacy is the key to unlocking improved literacy outcomes across the board.

Explore how Structured Literacy can transform your school and bring the science of reading to every classroom. Learn more about Structured Literacy Professional Learning Resources .