Why Every Parent is Talking About the Science of Reading The educational landscape of 2026 has reached a definitive tipping point. For decades, parents and educators have navigated a complex and often contradictory set of theories on how children learn to read....
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7 Neurological Breakthroughs: How Structured Literacy Rewires the Developing Brain for Elite Reading
Discover how the Science of Reading & IMSE Orton-Gillingham physically rewire the brain. Led by IMSE Level 4 Master Instructor Suzanne M. Pollutro in Depew, NY.
The Sub-30% Line:
Why America's Literacy Crisis Is an Economic and Moral Imperative Imagine a nation where only three out of every ten people have the fundamental skill required to access a career, read a medical form, or engage fully in civic life. That’s not hyperbole; it is our...
The Silent Tsunami:
America's Literacy Crisis and the Urgent Call to Action for Every Parent, Teacher, Leader, and Lawmakers WARNING: What you are about to read is not hyperbole. It is the stark, unvarnished truth about the state of American education. Imagine a society where 70% of its...
Partnering with Schools
Partnering with Schools: A Community-Based Solution for Literacy Intervention
Literacy Is Health Care
Healthcare providers can help break cycles of poverty, illness, and dependency. Together, we can treat literacy as what it truly is: the foundation of health.
Because when children learn to read, they gain the power to learn. When they learn, they thrive. And when they thrive, our entire community—healthcare included—benefits.
The time to act is now. Join us in making literacy the frontline of preventative care. Partner with SOAR, schools, and community organizations to change the future—one reader at a time.
The Hidden Struggle
The answer is in the methods. When smart kids can’t read. Reading is the key to all learning.
Report Cards Are Like X-Rays
Report card are not a good indicator of reading level. Reading level assessment is key. Lets not fool ourselves, report cards don’t tell the whole story
Every Child Deserves
A Pathway to Reading Success As both a mom and the CEO of Strands of Accelerated Reading (SOAR), I know how deeply parents want to see their children thrive in school. When reading is a struggle, it doesn’t just affect homework—it impacts confidence, friendships, and...
Using Data‑Driven Literacy Instruction at SOAR Tutoring
Reading growth is not guesswork at SOAR. Ongoing diagnostics, daily session data, and benchmark tests guide every Orton‑Gillingham lesson so students move forward faster.
Homeschool + Literacy Experts: Boost Reading with SOAR Tutoring
Homeschooling allows you to tailor every subject, yet reading gaps still require expert assistance. Discover how SOAR Tutoring’s Orton-Gillingham team collaborates with families to provide science-backed, multisensory instruction at home.
Manipulatives: Hands-On Tools That Accelerate Reading with SOAR Tutoring
From magnetic letter tiles to Elkonin sound boxes, manipulatives make phonics visible and touchable. See why SOAR Tutoring weaves these tools into every Orton-Gillingham lesson.