New and Open Access -- Young children's classroom vocabulary learning and general reading comprehension are both influenced by general academic knowledge and multiple language sources. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Contributions of Oral Language Skills and Academic Knowledge to Early Elementary Students’ Classroom Word Learning and Reading Comprehension

Vocabulary and knowledge are important to literacy development. This paper investigates aspects of each that contribute to learning new words in the early elementary classroom and to reading compre...

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Do kids still need to memorize math facts and learn procedures? Yes! Knowing stuff is essential for learning new math! 🎧 Full episode below #MathEducation #ScienceOfLearning #ChalkandTalk

Assistant Professor Position: Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, NS - MA and PsyD School and Child Clinical Psychology programs. www.msvu.ca/about-msvu/c...

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Inspired by a strong tradition of social responsibility and an enduring commitment to the advancement of women, Mount Saint Vincent University promotes academic excellence and the pursuit of knowledge...

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Full article: The Effects of Integrated ELA–Science Versus Storybook Instruction on Early Elementary Students’ Vocabulary Learning www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

The Effects of Integrated ELA–Science Versus Storybook Instruction on Early Elementary Students’ Vocabulary Learning

This study compared two approaches to vocabulary instruction in early elementary classrooms. Using a within-participants design, each student experienced both instructional conditions in the same p...

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Full article: The Effects of Integrated ELA–Science Versus Storybook Instruction on Early Elementary Students’ Vocabulary Learning www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

The Effects of Integrated ELA–Science Versus Storybook Instruction on Early Elementary Students’ Vocabulary Learning

This study compared two approaches to vocabulary instruction in early elementary classrooms. Using a within-participants design, each student experienced both instructional conditions in the same p...

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New paper, continuing the conversation on identifying and diagnosing dyslexia. doi.org/10.1002/dys....

Consensus Without Clarity for Dyslexia Identification: A Commentary on Holden et al.

Holden et al. (2025) conducted a Delphi study to establish consensus on how to define, identify, and assess dyslexia, with the definitional component primarily reported by Carroll et al. (2025). Alth...

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Can't wait to welcome Nellie and Leigh to Halifax, and hear their presentation at researchED Atlantic Canada - Oct 25th at Saint Mary's -- Join us there! researched.org.uk/event/resear...

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Coming Soon: Ontario Literacy teachers Nellie Caruso and Leigh Fettes will be presenting at researchED Atlantic Canada (Oct 25/25) on "Unlocking Word Power" Join Us to see these teachers in action in Halifax! #NSed #ONTed #literacy #SoRNS

Coming Soon: Ontario Literacy teachers Nellie Caruso and Leigh Fettes will be presenting at researchED Atlantic Canada (Oct 25/25) on "Unlocking Word Power" Join Us to see these teachers in action in Halifax! #NSed #ONTed #literacy #SoRNS

A new open access article in Annals of Dyslexia 📚 "Thoughts on the Definition of Dyslexia"—we offer a critique of current def'ns & propose a concise, evidence-based definition to guide identification and support. rb.gy/8p4m9z #Dyslexia

Thoughts on the Definition of Dyslexia - Annals of Dyslexia

The International Dyslexia Association’s current definition of dyslexia was approved by its Board of Directors on November 12, 2002. After two decades of scientific inquiry into the nature of dyslexia...

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Announcement: researchED Atlantic Canada (Sat. Oct 25, 2025), "Better Together," will feature three outstanding speakers, Amanda VanderHeyden, George Georgiou, and Leslie Laud, supported by an amazing cast of presenters. Tickets now LIVE! www.eventbrite.ca/e/researched...

Brilliant keynote by Jamie Metsala discussing the Science of Reading, showing how Ontario‘s current guidelines for diagnosing dyslexia are at odds with evidence- IQ should not be part of dyslexia diagnosis #ReEDTO25

At #redTO25, @j-metsala.bsky.social is delivering a great summary of the history of reading instruction and the alignment and misalignment with research along the way.

A failing system—Manitoba educators and families report a lack of effective reading instruction and interventions. When we do not explicitly teach the written code for spoken language, we fail far too many students. www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/2025/0...

Manitoba review finds widespread dissatisfaction with reading instruction

Manitoba’s early “Right to Read” findings suggest a majority of teachers do not think schools are generally using effective methods to teach students to read.

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What about Writing? Looks like researchED Canada is filling another hole in the existing Canadian K-12 curriculum. Dr. Leslie Laud, founder of Think SRSD, will be speaking at researchED Canada Toronto (June 6-7/25). The Stellar Cast just got even better! #SRSD #cdned #ONTed #writingrevolution

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Ontario's Right to Read Report with "its clear recommendations should have a significant impact across Canada. 🇨🇦 Children across Canada have a right to read and to the best evidence-based instruction to get them there." -Jamie Metsala @j-metsala.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/c...

How advocacy is changing reading instruction with Jamie Metsala (Ep 43)

Podcast Episode · Chalk & Talk · 2025-03-21 · 1h 15m

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This was a great conversation!

Jamie Metsala@j-metsala.bsky.social · 2y ago

Had the opportunity to converse with @rastokke.bsky.social on teaching all our students to read. Canadian parents & teachers are leading the way forward on critical educational reforms. chalkandtalkpodcast.podbean.com

Check out this episode of Chalk & Talk! Anna and I talk about getting all students off to a good trajectory in reading - focused on instruction, interventions, screening, advocacy, changes in teacher support & Faculties of Ed. — and of course, some thoughts on math too!

Anna Stokke (Host of Chalk & Talk Podcast)@rastokke.bsky.social · 2y ago

1/3 Check out my episode on reading with @j-metsala.bsky.social! ✅ Ontario’s Right to Read Inquiry Report ⚠️ Pitfalls of balanced literacy 📚 Importance of getting early reading instruction right ❓ Do we need a Right to Learn Math inquiry? I say YES!

This episode was so excellent. Thank you Dr. @j-metsala.bsky.social and Dr. Anna Stokke!! Other provinces shouldn’t need human rights inquiries. Let’s get moving! A must-listen for those in provinces where systemic change in literacy has yet to take hold. www.podbean.com/ew/pb-tsted-...

Excellent episode with an extremely knowledgeable guest! This was my treadmilll listen yesterday and was worth every minute. @j-metsala.bsky.social

Anna Stokke (Host of Chalk & Talk Podcast)@rastokke.bsky.social · 2y ago

📢 New episode with Jamie Metsala dedicated to all reading advocates! Math next! Why are some provinces still using ineffective methods to teach reading? ❌Pitfalls of balanced literacy 📖 Structured literacy 📢 Ontario’s Right to Read report 🛠️ How to advocate open.spotify.com/episode/15GB...

Had the opportunity to converse with @rastokke.bsky.social on teaching all our students to read. Canadian parents & teachers are leading the way forward on critical educational reforms. chalkandtalkpodcast.podbean.com

Anna Stokke (Host of Chalk & Talk Podcast)@rastokke.bsky.social · 2y ago

📢 New episode with Jamie Metsala dedicated to all reading advocates! Math next! Why are some provinces still using ineffective methods to teach reading? ❌Pitfalls of balanced literacy 📖 Structured literacy 📢 Ontario’s Right to Read report 🛠️ How to advocate open.spotify.com/episode/15GB...

🚨 New episode drops tomorrow! 🚨 I talk with Jamie Metsala @j-metsala.bsky.social, who was on the Ontario Human Rights Commission's Right to Read public inquiry, about how advocacy is changing reading instruction. A must-listen for anyone interested in education reform! 🎙️📚

Share widely! @educhatter.bsky.social @rastokke.bsky.social @carlhendrick.substack.com @ehanford.bsky.social @j-metsala.bsky.social @mrzachg.bsky.social @steplab.bsky.social @tombennett71.bsky.social @jim-hewitt.bsky.social @mrsball.bsky.social @dylanwiliam.bsky.social

Nidhi Sachdeva@nsachdeva.bsky.social · 2y ago

GET YOUR TICKETS SOON! researchED Canada Toronto 2025 - What Works in Teaching and Learning Date: Jun 6-7 Location: 230 Saint Clair Avenue West, Toronto, ON M4V 1R5 www.eventbrite.ca/e/researched...

BIg Announcement: Leading assessment researcher Dylan Wiliam will be speaking LIVE at researchED Toronto (June 6-7, 2025). Fan=mous for "Inside the Black Box (1998)," is "Embedding Formative Assessment" is the go-to guide in the field. researched.org.uk/event/resear...

On the Horizon: Our Canadian National Conference featuring Jamie Metsala, Zach Groshell, Daniel Ansari, Anna Stokke and an amazing speakers roster. researchED Toronto - WHAT WORKS IN TEACHING AND LEARNING - June 6-7, 2025 - will be epic! #cdned #ONTed eventbrite.ca/e/researched...

Call for Proposals: We're Looking for Educators who Apply Evidence-Based Research in Classrooms. "Don't trust your gut, check out what works best" (Dr Jim Christopher, rEDTO24) Education Gurus can lead you astray. Send us a proposal before Feb 25/25 using this form! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

ResearchED Toronto Tickets Available Now!! @j-metsala.bsky.social @educhatter.bsky.social @jim-hewitt.bsky.social @mrzachg.bsky.social www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/researched...

Canadian students have struggled to read and write. That stops in 2025. macleans.ca/the-year-ahe...

How Structured Literacy Will Upend Canadian Education - Macleans.ca

Canadian students have struggled to read and write. That stops this year.

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What's in store for Canada in 2025? The people, trends, ideas and everything else that matters in the year ahead. macleans.ca/the-year-ahe...

The Year Ahead: 100 Predictions for 2025 - Macleans.ca

The people, trends, ideas and everything else that matters in 2025

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Hope to see everyone in Toronto in June!

researchED Canada@researchedcanada.bsky.social · 2y ago

Announcing Our researchED Canada 2025 Keynote Speaker: Dr. Jamie Metsala on "Structured Literacy: How It Will Level the Educational Playing Field" at researchED Toronto, Saturday June 7 at Timothy Eaton Memorial Church. Mark Your Calendars! Stay tuned for more in 2025! #cdned #ONTed #rEDTO25