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title: What Is the Science of Reading?
description: This guide from The Reading League explains the science of reading—what it is, what it isn’t, and why a shared definition matters for reading instruction.
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# [What Is the Science of Reading?](https://www.thereadingleaguepress.org/en/the-reading-league-press-resources/what-is-the-science-of-reading)

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The term **science of reading** appears frequently in conversations about literacy, but it is often misunderstood. This guide from The Reading League brings clarity to the research base behind effective reading instruction, explaining what the science of reading encompasses, what it does not, and why a shared definition matters for educators, families, and leaders working to improve reading outcomes.

 

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