Hoot Reading Blog

Parents

Is My Child's Reading Intervention Working?

Learn what growth looks like in key reading areas so you can advocate well for your child for the remainder of the school year.

New Stanford Study Shows Hoot Reading’s 1:1 Tutoring Delivers Measurable Literacy Gains for Struggling Students

Findings from a large-scale randomized trial in Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS) highlight progress for students furthest below grade level

Parents

Tested and Trusted: Choose Reading Intervention That's Proven to Work

Reviews and word-of-mouth can only tell you so much. Learn why independent research is the strongest sign that tutoring will actually help your...

Parents

Reading Support at School: What Parents Should Know

When your child needs extra help with reading, understanding what type of support they’re receiving during the school day can help you advocate more...

Parents

The Mid-Year Meeting Parents Shouldn't Miss

January is a crucial moment for assessing reading development. A proactive check-in now can shape your child's reading progress for the rest of the...

Parents

Stronger Readers: Stories from Hoot Families

In the first few months of school, some families discovered their child needed more support with reading. Here’s how Hoot is helping students rebuild...

Parents

The Third-Grade Reading Slump: Why it Happens and How Parents Can Help

For many families, third grade is the first time they become aware that their child is struggling with reading. Here's what you need to know, why it...

Parents

Parents Think Their Kids Are on Track in Reading. The Data Says Otherwise.

National test scores show that only 31% of fourth graders are reading proficiently, yet 88% of parents believe their child is on track. This parent...

Parents

Many Kids Are Being Taught to Read the Wrong Way. Here's the Right Way.

Evidence-based reading instruction benefits students with dyslexia and unlocks stronger reading outcomes for all children. Understanding what...

Parents

Help! My Child's Teacher Has Concerns About Reading

Parent–teacher conferences, typically held in the fall and spring, are important checkpoints in your child’s school year. If reading concerns come...