Experts agree that reading is the most important skill children must acquire. However, as the popular press often chides, there are millions of U.S. students who struggle to read and comprehend adequately. As a result, these students risk both school and workplace failure. Research confirms that good readers actively comprehend and simultaneously interpret varying types of texts. They bring their prior knowledge to new texts and use learned strategies to uncover meanings. All students need to be "taught" these research-based strategies through direct instruction, modeling, and teacher-supported practice. Relevant reading research, however, is not always translated into classroom practice. This article outlines six research-based reading strategies and demonstrates ways that these multiple strategies can be used by teachers.