With its focus on evidence-based instruction, the science of reading (SOR) is crucial to ensuring all students unlock strong literacy skills, the foundation for future success. This Spotlight will help readers get up to speed with the latest state initiatives; review a reading comprehension glossary highlighting the key components for success; examine California's approach to align teacher preparation to the SOR; and more. Articles in this Spotlight include: (1) The 'Science of Reading' in 2024: 5 State Initiatives to Watch (Sarah Schwartz); (2) New York Joins the 'Science of Reading' Movement, Offering Guidance--Not Mandates (Sarah Schwartz); (3) A Reading Comprehension Glossary: Learn about the Key Components for Success (Sarah Schwartz); (4) What Will It Take to Align Teacher Prep to the Science of Reading? California Offers Clues (Sarah Schwartz); (5) Reading Comprehension Hinges on Building Knowledge. New Curricula Aim to Help (Sarah Schwartz); (6) Reading Aloud to Students Shouldn't Get Lost in Shift to 'Science of Reading,' Teachers Say (Elizabeth Heubeck); and (7) Students Need to Make Sense of What They Read. Here Are Ways to Support Them (Larry Ferlazzo). [This Spotlight was sponsored by Lexia Learning.]