Why Literacy Reform Keeps Failing and What Actually Works
Why Literacy Reform Keeps Failing & What Actually Works For 40 years, policymakers, educators, and experts have rolled out one reform after another, each designed to address America’s literacy crisis. Each new solution was supposed to be the answer, from “A Nation at Risk” in 1983 to the Science of Reading today. Yet, National Assessment…
The Benefits of Small Group Instruction
What is Small-Group Instruction? In small-group instruction, a teacher works with a select number of students, typically between two and six, at a similar academic level. This setup allows the teacher to tailor the instruction to the group’s specific needs, offering individualized support and guidance. By utilizing small-group instruction, students can experience a variety of…
Ben Z., Lindamood-Bell Learning Center Student: Cooking Up Success | Lindamood-Bell Radio
In this inspiring episode, we meet Ben, a student whose life changed thanks to Lindamood-Bell instruction. Once the kid everyone laughed at during read-alouds, Ben shares his journey of overcoming school challenges and gaining confidence. With the help of Lindamood-Bell, he transformed his ability to read and comprehend, clearing the way for him to pursue…
Addressing the Literacy Crisis: Proven Solutions for Individuals, Schools, and Districts
Addressing the Literacy Crisis: Proven Solutions for Individuals, Schools, and Districts The latest National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) scores confirm an alarming reality: reading proficiency among American students continues to decline. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the average reading score for fourth graders in 2024 dropped two points from 2022…
Maximize Summer Learning with Proven Professional Development: Transform Student Success
Proven Professional Development and Student Success Summer is the ideal time for educators to enhance students’ instructional skills and prepare for the next academic year. Schools that invest in professional development over the summer create lasting change, empowering teachers with evidence-based strategies that benefit all students. Case Study in Action Monterey Peninsula Unified School…
What is Aphantasia?
Understanding Aphantasia Aphantasia is a condition in which an individual cannot form or has difficulty forming visual images in their mind. It is thought to affect an estimated 2-5% of the population. Though not widely recognized, understanding this phenomenon is helpful for educators, parents, and individuals. Termed by Professor Adam Zeman in 2015, aphantasia…
Stronger Math Skills—Anytime, Anywhere with Live-Online Help
Are you worried that your child is struggling in math? Many students need extra support to build confidence and stay on track. At Lindamood-Bell, we specialize in helping students catch up and excel, no matter their starting point. What Sets Our Math Instruction Apart? Our evidence-based On Cloud Nine: Visualizing and Verbalizing for…
Multi-Sensory Learning: A Lindamood-Bell Perspective
At Lindamood-Bell, multi-sensory learning is integral to our evidence-based approach. Decades of research and practical application have enabled us to refine techniques that build essential reading, comprehension, and math skills. By engaging learners through multiple senses, we help students learn to their potential. What Is Multi-Sensory Learning? Multi-sensory learning is an instructional approach…
Your Child Can Find Success at Lindamood-Bell Academy
Struggling in the third grade, Shari’s son Oliver faced daily challenges with schoolwork that dragged on for hours, often ending in tears and exhaustion. Determined to break the cycle, she sought a school to meet her child’s unique learning needs. The results were life-changing. From the very start, Oliver came home excited to…
What is the Science of Reading?
The Science of Reading refers to a body of research examining how humans learn to read and the most effective instructional methods for teaching reading. The Science of Reading integrates findings from psychology, linguistics, neuroscience, cognitive science, and education to inform evidence-based practices. The Science of Reading provides a framework for teaching reading grounded…
