The Missing Link explores why strong phonics instruction, while essential, is not enough on its own to develop proficient readers. Grounded in the Simple View of Reading and Scarborough's Reading Rope, this white paper makes the case that decoding and language comprehension must be developed simultaneously and shows how Laprea Education's Developing Decoders texts and lesson plans are designed to do exactly that.

Beyond the Label: Defining Quality in Decodable Texts explores why not all decodable texts are created equal — and what educators should look for beyond phonics alignment. Drawing on current literacy research, this white paper outlines six characteristics of high-quality decodable texts, from genre variety and purposeful visuals to joy and engagement, making the case that beginning readers deserve books that are both scientifically sound and genuinely worth reading.

Explore why knowing what works and implementing what works are different challenges. This white paper outlines the systems schools need to turn science-of-reading research into lasting classroom practice.