About Me

Hi, I’m Mark Seidenberg. I’m glad you’re here.

I am a cognitive scientist who has studied reading, language, and learning for several decades. I think we need to do a better job in teaching children to read, and that the way to do so is by incorporating more of what’s been learned from such research. My 2017 book had a big impact on the development of the “science of reading” approach to instruction, as codified in laws passed in over 40 states. An updated edition will appear in late 2025.

A national movement to improve literacy outcomes by using practices grounded in science is big advance–historic, even. But, it’s too early to declare victory. Laws are a clumsy way to decide how to teach reading. Getting research into the classroom is challenging. The “science of reading” approach is on the right path but there is a long way to go.

This website is a way for me to communicate more about what current research really says about reading, language, and learning, and how it can be used to achieve more than incremental gains in reading skills–especially among children from the groups historically at risk for poor literacy.

Reach Out

I love to hear from anyone interested in my research and/or the topics of learning, reading and language. This includes:

• teachers

• parents

• reporters

• researchers

• professors

• students

The best way to contact me is the contact form. You can also tag me on Twitter (@markseidenberg). I’m not on Facebook anymore, but I will respond to posts if you tell me about them.