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Standardized Reading Test Scores: What They Tell Parents and How a Reading Specialist Can Help
Standardized reading test scores can tell parents that a child may need support, but they don't always explain why. Learn what reading scores can reveal, what may be behind low performance, and how targeted reading intervention can strengthen the skills students need to become better readers.
India Barnes
1 day ago7 min read


The State of Education in 2026: Literacy Challenges, Teacher Demands, and Opportunities for Student Support
The education system continues to face challenges in reading achievement, teacher demands, and meeting diverse student needs. Explore what current research tells us about the state of education and how schools, families, and targeted support can work together to help students succeed.

Dr. India Barnes
Sep 298 min read


The Benefits of Online Tutoring: Why Virtual Learning Works for Busy Families
Online tutoring offers more than convenience. Explore the benefits of personalized virtual instruction, from flexible scheduling and no commute to greater access to specialized support.

Dr. India Barnes
Sep 248 min read


Why Is My Child Struggling to Read? 5 Reading Skills Parents Should Know
Learn the five essential reading skills every parent should know, what reading difficulties can look like, and how identifying the source of a child’s struggles can lead to more targeted reading support.

Dr. India Barnes
Sep 218 min read


What Is Dyslexia? Signs, Types, Diagnosis, and Effective Reading Intervention
Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability that can affect reading accuracy, fluency, decoding, and spelling. Learn the common signs of dyslexia, how it is identified, and how Structured Literacy and Orton-Gillingham reading instruction can help struggling readers build stronger literacy skills.

Dr. India Barnes
Aug 2510 min read


5 Ways to Help Your Child Become a Better Writer
Explore five ways you, as a parent, can help your child to become a more efficient writer

Dr. India Barnes
Aug 34 min read


We Didn't Lose Readers Overnight
Reading a variety of literature is needed in a world full of TikToks and algorithms.

Dr. India Barnes
Jul 163 min read


Why Early Reading Intervention Matters: Don't Wait for Your Child to "Catch Up"
The earlier we identify and address reading difficulties, the easier it is to close the gap.

Dr. India Barnes
Jul 24 min read


How 20 Minutes of Reading a Day Can Improve Your Child's Reading Skills
At Tutive, we work with students across the country who struggle with reading fluency, reading comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, and foundational literacy skills. One of the most common questions parents ask is: "What can I do at home to help my child become a stronger reader?" My answer is usually simple: Have them read more and write more. I know you've probably heard this advice before, but the research continues to support it. There is no substitute for meaningful prac

Dr. India Barnes
Jun 224 min read


How Reading Tutoring Transforms Literacy Outcomes for Elementary Students
This article explores the research-backed connection between tutoring and literacy improvement to explain why individualized support is a critical solution to addressing literacy challenges.

Dr. India Barnes
Feb 28, 20254 min read
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