In this first episode of a three-part series, Brett sits down with Jennifer Serravallo to unpack the evolving definition of the Science of Reading (SOR) and to explore the decades of science behind using strategies to help students become proficient readers. Knowing that most teachers don’t have the time to explore the research, Jen steps in to interpret and faithfully translates hundreds of studies into doable classroom practices  Jen explains that strategies are an essential part of explicit teaching, help all students build reading skills and knowledge, and provide students with tools for lifelong learning.  Check out the 700+ research citations behind the book on our blog. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.