Presentation PDF from TextProject CEO Dr. Elfrieda Hiebert ‘s keynote presentation at the 2026 California Reading Association virtual conference on October 16 is now available.… Read More »CRA 2026: Reading More, Learning More
Why texts for foundational skills can also build knowledge. Integrating automaticity with comprehension, TextProject’s text sets allow for rich learning opportunities. Teachers should select texts… Read More »Building Automaticity Without Putting Meaning on Hold
From isolated reading experiences to cumulative knowledge. By engaging with related themes across multiple texts, students develop vocabulary, make meaningful connections, and refine their knowledge.… Read More »When Texts Build on One Another
Why reading volume and word distribution matter. High-frequency words dominate texts, limiting exposure to others essential for comprehension. To enhance literacy, students need accessible, engaging… Read More »You Can’t Become Automatic at Something You Rarely Do
This summer, I listened to researcher Dr. Freddy Hiebert present on using AI to support language learning. I was intrigued by her presentation and agreed… Read More »Putting the New Science of Vocabulary to Work in the Classroom
Join TextProject CEO Dr. Elfrieda Hiebert at the 2026 California Reading Association virtual conference October 16-17. Her keynote session focuses on a powerful but often… Read More »CRA 2026 Keynote – Reading More, Learning More: Making it Happen with Engaging, Knowledge-Rich Text
Previously, I have suggested that the decline in reading scores might be traced, in part, to mandates requiring students to read primarily complex texts, whether… Read More »The Complexity That Counts: How Word Support Makes Demanding Text Comprehensible
TextProject celebrates back to school season with a giveaway of 3 beloved read-alouds featuring stories of new beginnings. For Grades K-1 The Day You Begin… Read More »Back to School Book Giveway
Freddy joins hosts Bruce Hallett and David Ray on the podcast For the Love of Literacy to discuss how we can guide students to reading… Read More »For the Love of Literacy Podcast: Freddy Shares Insights on Supporting Reading Automaticity
Two new studies suggest an important shift in thinking about beginning reading instruction. “Reading level” alone does not tell us enough about how difficult a… Read More »Beyond Reading “Level”: How Small Differences in Vocabulary Demands Affect Reading Success
