Cognitive Science in Education

Students Aren’t Struggling to Read — They’re Struggling to Know

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Published on: 18/04/2026

Why do students struggle with reading comprehension, even when they can decode the words on the page? The answer may not be reading ability at all.

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Stop teaching reading comprehension and start teaching knowledge – 4 reasons why this is a critical shift every teacher needs to make

Literacy for Learning

Published on: 17/04/2026

Are reading comprehension strategies enough? The science of reading suggests otherwise. Discover four key reasons why building knowledge—not just practising comprehension skills—is essential for improving reading comprehension and closing learning gaps.

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Beyond Differentiation: Why Better Unit Design — Not More Adjustments — Supports Every Student

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Published on: 04/03/2026

Why differentiation often fails — and how cognitive load theory reshapes unit design to support struggling and high-achieving students.

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