Oral Language: The Hidden Barrier to Reading Success

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by OxEd & Assessment. The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here. Strong reading comprehension starts long before a child even opens their first book. Decades of research into the Science of Reading show that building strong oral language skills in early education forms the foundation for reading success. Yet in many districts, oral language remains under-recognized in literacy plans, despite its direct impact on students’ literacy skills, academic a...