Small-group reading instruction can boost literacy outcomes when planned with intention. Grouping students by similar skills allows targeted support that builds fluency, comprehension, and confidence.

Across the country, schools are rethinking how they teach reading by leaning into small group, differentiated instruction. Using assessment data, structured routines, and targeted strategies, teachers ...

In the Sept. 26, 2025, opinion essay, “Small-Group Reading Instruction Is Not as Effective as You Think,” authors Mike Schmoker and Timothy Shanahan list shortcomings of small-group reading ...