Richard Allington

Richard Allington is an education researcher who studies how young children learn to read. He emphasizes the importance of providing lots of high-quality, enjoyable reading material and personalized support to help children become confident, skilled readers. Allington advocates for structured classroom reading practices, such as regular opportunities for independent reading and direct instruction, to improve literacy outcomes. His work highlights that early reading success depends on consistent, engaging, and evidence-based teaching methods that meet students’ individual needs.