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Advancing Literacy Through the Science of Reading

DonorsChoose and the Science of Reading Center at SUNY New Paltz are collaborating to support educators in adapting decades of literacy research into building teacher knowledge and evidence-based teaching practices.

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Putting Evidence-Backed Literacy Education to Work

Literacy is the foundation of learning, but many students today are struggling to read at grade level. Rooted in decades of research from fields like cognitive science, linguistics, applied psychology, and education, the science of reading breaks down how to teach essential components of reading acquisition and practice.

Supporting educators with effective training and resources for evidence-based literacy instruction helps ensure more students develop strong reading skills that carry them through school and beyond.

Teachers: Access and Implement the Science of Reading Fundamentals

Through the online, self-paced Science of Reading Fundamentals microcredential course, developed and peer-reviewed by SUNY faculty, teachers can understand how children learn to read, along with research-backed strategies that strengthen classroom instruction right away. The course is trusted by districts across New York and the Maryland State Department of Education and is designed to complement any high-quality literacy curriculum already in use. Participants can earn one graduate credit from SUNY at no additional cost.

Full-time, public school, public charter school, and Head Start teachers can use DonorsChoose to request this low-cost program.

Create a request
  1. Sign in to your DonorsChoose account
  2. Check if you’re eligible to create a Special request by confirming you have at least six points in the Private Info section of your account
  3. Click the “Create a Project” button on your account page, and select “Classroom Project.”
  4. When you reach the “What” step, scroll down, click the link to “Create a Special Request,” and follow the instructions
    • When prompted to tell us about the resource you're requesting, select the box that reads "this can be purchased online"
    • In the space labeled "Web address for this item", please input the following:
      https://learn.newpaltz.edu/order?ct=9ec9aa35-51e2-4416-a8f8-b2c9ef7e2421
  5. Request at least $50 of additional literacy resources from our standard vendors
  6. Submit your project
  7. Once your project is fully funded, enroll in the Science of Reading Fundamentals Microcredential course, and put your new classroom materials to use
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A Shared Commitment to Literacy from DonorsChoose and SUNY New Paltz

The Science of Reading Center at SUNY New Paltz serves as a national hub for educator professional learning, advancing research-backed practices that improve literacy outcomes for children across the U.S. DonorsChoose's educator-centered platform and national reach make high-quality professional learning and instructional materials accessible and actionable. Together, this collaboration reflects a shared belief that successful science of reading implementation requires a strong knowledge base along with sustained, practical support for educators.

By combining rigorous research with accessible, vetted, professional learning and high-quality classroom materials, DonorsChoose and the Science of Reading Center are helping educators take two meaningful first steps toward stronger literacy outcomes for every learner.

Interested in district or state offerings? Learn more.

This collaboration does not create a legal partnership, joint venture, or agency relationship between DonorsChoose and SUNY New Paltz.