Episode 213: The Science of Reading
From The Classical Academies Partnering With Parents by The Classical Academies
February 10, 2026 · 27 min · Episode 213
About this episode
Jessica Hackenson discusses the Science of Reading and how parents can support literacy development at home.
The Science of Reading is a research-backed approach grounded in decades of neuroscience and psychology. English, Language, and Development Literacy Coordinator Jessica Hackenson explains that reading must be intentionally taught through clear, explicit instruction in foundational areas such as phonological awareness, systematic phonics, and background knowledge. Jessica shares practical ways parents can support literacy at home, including the power of reading aloud to build vocabulary and prosody, while avoiding approaches that feel overly repetitive or discouraging. She offers insight and confidence to support strong, lasting literacy development.
People in this episode
Guest: Jessica Hackenson
Topics covered
- science of reading
- literacy development
- phonological awareness
- systematic phonics
- parental support
Keywords
- reading
- literacy
- instruction
- phonics
- vocabulary
- neuroscience
- psychology
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Classical Academies
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