WestEd Receives Two Federal Grants to Promote Literacy and Mental Health
Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Education announced that WestEd was awarded two grants totaling $12 million from the Department’s Education Innovation and Research (EIR) Program to help...Read More
Back-to-School Spotlight: Resources for Improving Outcomes for All Learners
This Back-to-School Spotlight features resources to help educators address issues such as improving literacy, teaching math to English Learners, and promoting attendance.Read More
The Science of Reading: The Importance of Comprehension
This blog post explores the science of reading, emphasizes the importance of comprehension, and provides resources to support student literacy.Read More
International Literacy Day: Evidence-Based Resources to Support Young Children’s Literacy
Explore four evidence-based resources to help caregivers, teachers, and families support literacy in young children.Read More
Spotlight on Improving Reading and Literacy Across Subject Areas
In this Spotlight, we will delve into insights and initiatives that aim to assist educators in promoting equal literacy outcomes for children, youth, and adults.Read More
Reflections on the Evolution of the Literacy Education Field
Cynthia Greenleaf is an award-winning Senior Research Scientist in Literacy at WestEd. After being inducted to the Reading Hall of Fame, she reflects on what's changed in the literacy field and how...Read More
Accelerating Literacy Outcomes in Montana Through Evidence and Data Use
Laurel Public Schools and REL Northwest collaborated to review and examine evidence-based practices and data use regarding literacy instruction in the district.Read More
Spotlight on Learning Recovery and Acceleration Across Content Areas
This spotlight highlights resources and access points for math and science teaching and learning, as well as reading across all subject areas.Read More
A Close Look at Close Reading
Every content area has complex material that students need to be able to analyze. Explore what close reading looks like for teachers, with their students, and with the complex texts they already use...Read More
REL Northwest Supports Alaska’s Literacy Efforts at Statewide Reading Symposium
Attendance at Alaska's Science of Reading Symposium illustrated the education community's commitment to improving student reading outcomes.Read More