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Big News: LevelUp Reader Wins Adaptive Reading Platform of the Year!
We’re proud to announce that LevelUp Reader has won the 2025 Education Insider Adaptive Reading Platform of the Year award!
This recognition from one of the most trusted voices in education is a powerful validation of our commitment to empowering teachers and igniting a love of reading in every student.
Thank you to all the educators who make LevelUp Reader part of their classrooms every day. You inspire us!
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“What about the words that really make a difference?”

In every structured literacy classroom, vocabulary instruction plays a crucial role—but not all words carry the same weight. Tier 2 words are powerful: they show up across content areas, aren’t usually taught directly, and are hard for students to infer from context. These are the words that elevate comprehension and communication.

This week on the LevelUp Reader blog, we explore what makes Tier 2 vocabulary essential, how to identify it, and how to teach it intentionally through meaningful, engaging instruction. You'll find practical tips for selecting the right words, integrating them across lessons, and helping students truly understand and use them.

📚 Read the full blog post here:
👉 https://levelupreader.net/blog/explicit-vocabulary-instruction-in-a-structured-literacy-classroom/