education program areas
Literacy and language arts
SRI Education works to improve how students learn to read and write, particularly for early learners and students in special populations.
SRI Education works to improve how students learn to read and write, particularly for early learners and students in special populations. Our researchers study and evaluate instruction; develop and validate literacy assessments; and support online learning. We have a strong focus on teacher development and supporting English learners, students with disabilities, and low-literacy adults.
Recent work
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Evaluation of Structured Linguistic Phonics Instruction in Grades 4-8
SRI is evaluating an innovative speech-to-print phonics approach designed to support students’ reading and spelling development.
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Progress and Potential: School System Approaches to Strengthening Literacy Instruction
SRI is partnerning with Schusterman Family Philanthropies to examine K–5 literacy instruction, curriculum implementation, professional learning supports, and student learning outcomes across four school districts.
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Podcast: A reading intervention for struggling adolescent students
The SERP Institute’s Margaret Troyer and Kala Jones discuss a research-based reading program that helps older students turn the page.
Recent reports & publications
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Progress and Potential: School System Approaches to Strengthening Literacy Instruction
Abstract In 2024, Schusterman commissioned SRI to conduct an independent study of four districts receiving support from Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies (Schusterman) to build upon and improve their literacy programs.…
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Beyond the Surface: Leveraging High-Quality Instructional Materials for Robust Reading Comprehension
Abstract Inspired by the increased national attention on literacy, more districts are implementing high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) to support students’ reading comprehension. In implementing comprehension HQIM, a critical distinction is whether instruction…
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Evaluation of a Playful, Learning-Rich Story Trails Pilot in Philadelphia: Final Report
SRI Education conducted a formative evaluation of a playful, learning-rich Story Trails pilot in Philadelphia, focusing on implementation and how families use the Story Trails.
Our experts in literacy and language arts
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Sara Rutherford-Quach
Principal Education Researcher, SRI Education
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Elisa Garcia
Principal Researcher, SRI Education
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Jennifer Nakamura
Senior Researcher, SRI Education