Along with Decoding Dyslexia, The Reading League is likely the largest advocacy group for the “science of reading” (SOR). As I have detailed, however, there is a serious problem with the “science” in their advocacy.

Let me remind you of the standards for “science” that The Reading League has proposed:

Now, consider the following:

The problem lies in promoting decodable texts under the guise of SOR when here is the evidence on decodable texts [1]:

The Reading League represents that, for the most part, the SOR movement is less about science and more a grift.

SOR advocates practice “science for thee, but not for me.”

This is yet another education reform fad that is certain to do more harm than good—except for the grifters.

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[1] The Case Against Decodable Texts, Jeff McQuillan, Language and Language Teaching, Issue No. 21, January 2022 

See Also

Where’s Evidence from The Reading League’s Corporate Sponsors?

Here are the sponsors that promoted The Reading League’s recent conference. Some simply sell decoding books. If aware of peer-reviewed studies that I may have overlooked for any of these programs or assessments, please share.

Jobs’ Reading Scam

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