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Meaning-First LiteracyTM
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Advance Equitable Literacy Through Meaning-First Instruction
A neuroscience-informed, morphology-driven approach supporting neurodivergent learners.
The Problem
Many students struggle despite strong effort. This is a systems gap, not a student failure.
69%
U.S. 4th graders below NAEP Proficient in reading (2024).
U.S. 4th graders below NAEP Proficient in reading (2024).
7.1%
Estimated prevalence of developmental dyslexia.
Estimated prevalence of developmental dyslexia.
0.79 ES
Working-memory gap in reading-disability studies.
Working-memory gap in reading-disability studies.
Structured Word Inquiry (SWI)
Learners investigate morphology, etymology, and orthography.
Learners investigate morphology, etymology, and orthography.
Integrative Neurodevelopmental Theory (INT)
Instruction adapts to diverse cognitive and executive-function needs.
Instruction adapts to diverse cognitive and executive-function needs.
Mediated Learning
Adults guide reasoning so students can explain and transfer learning.
Adults guide reasoning so students can explain and transfer learning.
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