Educators across New York are embracing the shift to evidence-based reading instruction—not just in principle, but in practice,” said Rosamund Else-Mitchell, Executive Director of the Science of Reading Center at SUNY New Paltz. “What we’ve learned is that their enthusiasm far outpaces the support structures in place to help them implement it effectively. Key FindingsBroad Support, Uneven Application: More than 90% of educators surveyed said they support the Science of Reading. Limited Pre-Service Preparation: Only 8% of respondents received significant training in evidence-based reading practices during their teacher preparation programs. High Demand for Training: Three out of four educators (75%) expressed strong interest in professional learning focused on the Science of Reading.