Flattening the Developmental Staircase: Lexical Complexity in Elementary Reading Texts Across Six Decades
This study examined how the lexical complexity of elementary reading textbooks has changed over six decades, finding that the issue is not declining rigor, but rather compressed progression. read more
Finding the Extraordinary in the Ordinary: Reviving Freddy’s Favorites
At TextProject, we believe that literacy is the gateway to agency. But beyond the mechanics of reading lies the why: the stories that stay with us, the books that make us look at a common bird or a quiet hobby and see something profound. I am thrilled to announce the revival of Freddy’s Favorites, a curated space where read more
Why Knowledge Matters from Day One
Even at the earliest stages, TextProject texts support knowledge acquisition as well as word recognition. Our resources, including those for beginning readers—BeginningReads and TopicReads-Primary— ensure students master decoding through meaningful content. Instead of repetitive nonsense, a TextProject text states: “A hat has a brim. A brim of a hat blocks the sun.” read more
