About Bright Sky Learning

The owners of Bright Sky Learning were alarmed at the ever-increasing low reading scores amongst U.S. students. Extensive research indicated that 50% of high school graduates read at only a 4th grade level. That is essentially illiterate. And, despite pouring more money into education, the literacy rate had not improved.

In 2000, we decided to jump into this ourselves to find or develop a solution.

We researched the various methods being employed to teach reading and discovered that the centuries-old method of systematic phonics, with comprehension (understanding words), had been replaced with other, newer ideas. But these newer ideas were not as successful as the "old fashioned" methods. In fact, the results were devastating.

It is interesting to note that in 1981 the legendary children's book author, Dr. Seuss, demonstrated a keen awareness of the absurdness of, and destruction caused by, whole-word teaching: "...they threw out phonics reading and went to a word recognition as if you're reading a Chinese pictograph instead of blending sounds or different letters. I think killing phonics was one of the greatest causes of illiteracy in the country."

At the same time we were researching successful "how to read" techniques, the National Reading Panel, commissioned by Congress, issued their comprehensive report and concluded (after reviewing over 100,000 studies on reading) exactly how reading should be taught. As it turns out, the Smart Way Reading and Spelling®  program is a superb model for their findings.

Smart Way completely aligns to all of the points identified in the National Reading Panel report on how to effectively teach reading skills. Smart Way Reading and Spelling is a "back to basics" systematic and explicit phonics methodology for those learning to read or for those who need to learn American English. It is also an excellent remedial program for older students and adults who need reading assistance.

No games, No gimmicks, Just RESULTS!TM


1st grade student who, in just 32 hours, moved from a 1.0 Grade Equivalent Level in reading to 2.8.

Results showing 88.9% of participating students moved from far below their age level in reading to slightly above average in just 32 hours of tutoring instruction.

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