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Catch Up & Read 4/10/25 Catch Up & Read 4/10/25

Why Reading Rallies Matter: Literacy Wins from Our Schools

Find out how Catch Up & Read’s Reading Rallies shine a spotlight on literacy milestones to create unforgettable moments of celebration for students and teachers alike.

Catch Up & Read 3/19/25 Catch Up & Read 3/19/25

The Science of Reading in Action: How Catch Up & Read Drives Student Growth

Catch Up & Read empowers teachers with proven literacy strategies that help students thrive. By utilizing a research-backed approach, Catch Up & Read is transforming classrooms and delivering real results every day.

Catch Up & Read 1/13/25 Catch Up & Read 1/13/25

Phonemic Awareness: The Playful Key to Reading Success

Did you know phonemic awareness lays the foundation for reading success? Children develop this skill by identifying and working with sounds, which builds fluency and boosts comprehension.

Catch Up & Read 11/7/24 Catch Up & Read 11/7/24

What are the 5 Pillars of Reading?

Learn more about the 5 pillars of reading—phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension—and how they work together to build proficient readers.

Susan Cope, Director of Programs, Catch Up & Read 6/26/24 Susan Cope, Director of Programs, Catch Up & Read 6/26/24

Summer Reading Tips for Parents

Here are some fun and engaging ways to beat the summer slide and maintain your child’s reading skills. Check out our free reading tips sheet to help your child read at home over the summer!

Susan Cope, Director of Programs, Catch Up & Read 10/16/23 Susan Cope, Director of Programs, Catch Up & Read 10/16/23

Why I Broke Up with Three-Cueing

I still remember where I was sitting when I listened to Emily Hanford’s reporting, At a Loss for Words. As she shared how science did not back my preferred method of teaching reading, I cringed. But then I quickly reasoned that she was just another person trying to reignite the Reading Wars.