Dr. Weston Johnson
LETRS Lacks Evidence for Student Outcomes
The LETRS program has recently been a hot topic on social media, particularly regarding its effectiveness.
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Dr. Weston Johnson
- Dec 28, 2023
- 2 min
The Evolution of Reading: Tracing the Journey from Symbols to Stories
Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey through time to explore the evolution of reading.
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Dr. Weston Johnson
- Dec 22, 2023
- 2 min
Unlocking the Mysteries of the Reading Brain: Insights from Neuroscience
Today, we're diving into the fascinating world of the reading brain.
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Dr. Weston Johnson
- Nov 8, 2022
- 3 min
The Reading Brain (Part 5): Dyslexia Subtypes and Reading Problems
Dyslexia is connected to reading problems and reading disorders.
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Dr. Weston Johnson
- Aug 24, 2022
- 2 min
Introducing MnMTSS
The Minnesota Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MnMTSS) is a systemic, continuous improvement framework for ensuring positive outcomes.
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Dr. Weston Johnson
- Aug 11, 2022
- 1 min
The Reading Brain (Part 4): Overcoming Dyslexia
Because of brain plasticity, deliberate and intense instruction can strengthen the appropriate neural pathways for reading.
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Dr. Weston Johnson
- Aug 3, 2022
- 1 min
The Reading Brain (Part 3): The Lexical Path
When students read a word in their sight word vocabulary as a result of orthographic mapping, their brain follows the faster lexical path.
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Dr. Weston Johnson
- Aug 3, 2022
- 1 min
The Reading Brain (Part 2): The Phonological Path
Students decode a word using the phonological pathway until the word enters their sight word vocabulary.
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Dr. Weston Johnson
- Aug 3, 2022
- 1 min
The Reading Brain (Part 1): Reading Isn't Natural
When educators teach reading, they are literally changing the way the brain is wired. This is because our student's brains haven't evolved
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