Dr. Weston Johnson
UFLI: No Silver Bullet for Reading Challenges
UFLI improves outcomes, but the real-world impact and alignment with broader educational goals remain questionable.
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Dr. Weston Johnson
Jan 35 min read
LETRS Lacks Evidence for Student Outcomes
The LETRS program has recently been a hot topic on social media, particularly regarding its effectiveness.
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Dr. Weston Johnson
Dec 28, 20232 min read
The Evolution of Reading: Tracing the Journey from Symbols to Stories
Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey through time to explore the evolution of reading.
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Dr. Weston Johnson
Dec 22, 20232 min read
Unlocking the Mysteries of the Reading Brain: Insights from Neuroscience
Today, we're diving into the fascinating world of the reading brain.
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Dr. Weston Johnson
Nov 8, 20223 min read
The Reading Brain (Part 5): Dyslexia Subtypes and Reading Problems
Dyslexia is connected to reading problems and reading disorders.
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Dr. Weston Johnson
Aug 24, 20222 min read
Introducing MnMTSS
The Minnesota Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MnMTSS) is a systemic, continuous improvement framework for ensuring positive outcomes.
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Dr. Weston Johnson
Aug 11, 20221 min read
The Reading Brain (Part 4): Overcoming Dyslexia
Because of brain plasticity, deliberate and intense instruction can strengthen the appropriate neural pathways for reading.
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Dr. Weston Johnson
Aug 3, 20221 min read
The Reading Brain (Part 3): The Lexical Path
When students read a word in their sight word vocabulary as a result of orthographic mapping, their brain follows the faster lexical path.
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Dr. Weston Johnson
Aug 3, 20221 min read
The Reading Brain (Part 2): The Phonological Path
Students decode a word using the phonological pathway until the word enters their sight word vocabulary.
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