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September 11, 2026

Linda Diamond & Paige Pullen

The Canon of Literacy

​Dr. Paige Pullen discusses how integrating Literacy Science (the Science of Reading), Learning Science (how the brain processes information), and Instructional Science (effective teaching methodology) creates a comprehensive blueprint for student success. She’ll provide the rationale, the content and the purpose for this book that includes examples to strengthen teaching to optimize student learning, and transform how literacy is taught in schools.

Recommended Resources:

Podcasts: Learning Can’t Wait, Progressively Incorrect
Website: https://evidenceadvocacycenter.org/the-canon-of-literacy/