Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer at Storytime AI. Translates Science-of-Reading research and product capability into language teachers, parents, and district leaders can act on. Based in the Washington DC–Baltimore area.
Articles by Kate Dwyer
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Phonics in 4th grade: when older readers still need decoding instruction
Many 4th graders still need explicit phonics instruction — because of gaps, late English exposure, or undiagnosed dyslexia. Here's how to identify it and what works.
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Dyslexia at home: how parents can support a struggling reader
A practical guide for parents of dyslexic children. What dyslexia actually is, what the school should be doing, and the small consistent things you can do at home that align with the research.
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Early literacy intervention: what works for K-2 struggling readers
A research-grounded guide to early literacy intervention for K-2 students: when to start, which screeners to use, what Tier 2 and Tier 3 programs the field trusts, and when to escalate.
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Science of reading at home: what parents can actually do
A practical guide for parents who want to support their child's reading at home using Science-of-Reading-aligned approaches. What to do, what to skip, and how to tell what's working.
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How to teach a 3 year old to read: what the research actually says
Most 3-year-olds aren't ready to decode print, but they are ready for the pre-reading work that makes everything else possible. Here's what the research supports and what to skip.
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