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Hoot Reading Jul 23, 2026 Parents ### [End of Year Testing: What Parents Need to Know](https://learn.hootreading.com/blog/end-of-year-testing-what-parents-need-to-know) As the school year comes to an end, assessments in core academic subjects reveal if your child is ready for the next grade level, or if they need... Hoot Reading Apr 16, 2026 ### [Hoot Reading Earns “Strong” Evidence Rating from Evidence for ESSA](https://learn.hootreading.com/blog/hoot-reading-earns-strong-evidence-rating-from-evidence-for-essa) Hoot has earned a “Strong” rating from Evidence for ESSA, the highest level of evidence, reserved for programs supported by rigorous experimental... Hoot Reading Apr 9, 2026 Parents ### [Goofy on the Outside, Thoughtful at the Core: The Reading Science Behind Superfonik](https://learn.hootreading.com/blog/goofy-on-the-outside-thoughtful-at-the-core-the-reading-science-behind-superfonik) The Hoot Reading team was thrilled to contribute our literacy expertise to the Sago Mini team during the development of Superfonik, an exciting... Hoot Reading Mar 26, 2026 Parents ### [How to Know What Your Child is Working on in Reading Tutoring (And Why it Matters)](https://learn.hootreading.com/blog/how-to-know-what-your-child-is-working-on-in-reading-tutoring) Ever Wonder What Your Child Is Actually Working on with their Tutor? With Hoot, You Don’t Have to Guess. 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Hoot Reading Feb 11, 2026 Parents ### [Reading Support at School: What Parents Should Know](https://learn.hootreading.com/blog/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... Hoot Reading Jan 22, 2026 Parents ### [The Mid-Year Meeting Parents Shouldn't Miss](https://learn.hootreading.com/blog/the-mid-year-meeting-parents-shouldnt-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... Hoot Reading Jan 7, 2026 [1](https://learn.hootreading.com/blog/page/1) [2](https://learn.hootreading.com/blog/page/2) ... 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