More Teacher-Preparation Programs Follow the 'Science of Reading.' But Some Still Lag

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Roughly half of programs reviewed train teachers in the skills needed to teach reading effectively.

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NEWS AND RESOURCES FOR TEACHER LEADERS — June 11, 2026 Teacher Update

More Teacher-Preparation Programs Follow the 'Science of Reading.' But Some Still Lag Roughly half of programs reviewed train teachers in the skills needed to teach reading effectively. READ MORE

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Roughly half of programs reviewed train teachers in the skills needed to teach reading effectively.

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