With Hispanic Heritage Month just beginning, it is the perfect time to reflect on the voices, stories, and experiences that shape the students we serve. When instruction is inclusive and culturally responsive, students feel seen, and learning becomes more meaningful.
Biliteracy Bridging: Phonics Similarities Between Spanish and English
Spanish-speaking English learners bring strong literacy foundations from their first language. By highlighting phonics similarities, like shared digraphs, blends, and letter–sound correspondences, teachers can reduce overwhelm, build confidence, and accelerate biliteracy growth.
Did you know we offer Heart Words in Spanish too? Transform how students learn tricky, high-frequency words with Really Great Reading’s Heart Word Magic. A free, evidence-based resource that makes irregular words stick.
RGR equips English Learners with scaffolded lessons, engaging animations in their native languages, and family supports that celebrate multilingualism. Teachers feel confident, families are engaged, and students are developing strong literacy skills. Hear how this is working in Bianca's classroom.
Evidence-Based Literacy Gains for English Learners
Really Great Reading meets ESSA standards, showing significant improvements in foundational literacy skills for diverse student groups, including English Learners.
Kindergarten students using RGR achieved higher composite scores, letter naming fluency, and phonics outcomes than peers who did not receive RGR instruction.
Upcoming Webinar: Building on English Learners’ Strengths
Discover how to tap into students’ home language knowledge to boost decoding, vocabulary, and comprehension. Join us live on October 15 from 1–2 PM EDT for a session highlighting asset-based strategies and time-conscious approaches that drive measurable growth for multilingual learners.
Support Biliteracy at Home with Spanish Family Resources
Educators can give families simple, effective ways to support reading growth at home with free Spanish-language resources that connect classroom learning to real-life practice. Short videos in Spanish explain foundational English reading skills step by step, while parent letters, tips, and ready-to-use activities strengthen home-school connections. These practical tools empower families to confidently support their English learners.
Join us on Wednesday, October 1, at 2 PM EDT for an EdWeb leader panel on how Science of Reading–aligned instruction supports adolescents, multilingual learners, and students with dyslexia.
Learn how orthographic mapping, not memorization, builds lasting word recognition and strengthens literacy across content areas.
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