New neuroimaging evidence requires that literacy and education leaders rethink what counts as “foundational” in literacy.   The discovery of a grapheme‑related area (GRA) in the midfusiform cortex (Bouhali et al., 2019) strengthens the neuronal‑recycling framework (Dehaene, 2009) and illuminates a simple truth: writing and encoding build the neural architecture that reading later uses. If the… Read more: Why Reading Fluency Isn’t Enough: The Myths Derailing Literacy Equity

Orton Gillingham is the prescription for dyslexia; OG is how all people learn literacy according to the science of learning. OG is highly beneficial for 80% of children/teens/people, but is absolutely required for people with dyslexia.  A small population of gifted early readers may not require OG, but it is not harmful to any student.… Read more: Washington State Literacy Advocacy Resource Page

Spiral Literacy is hosting a History Walking Tour and Teach-In at the Northwest African American History Museum. Attendees will also engage with an interactive Teach Truth pop-up booth & display. Free Resources for Educators and Families! This event is part of the Zinn Education Project’s 5th Annual Teach Truth Day of Action. Saturday, June 14, 2025… Read more: Spiral Literacy & The Northwest African American History Museum Present ~ History Walking Tour and Teach-In