Literacy is one of the most important skills for children to learn, but many are falling behind. A 2023 study found that ...

Before a student solves equations, breaks down a historical event, or even starts making sense of science experiments, ...

Jason Keil is a writer, editor, and podcaster based in Phoenix, Arizona. Despite numerous attempts, he has yet to read the copy of \Infinite Jest\" on his nightstand.""" Back-to-school time is almost ...

At a time when rates of reading for pleasure are down nationwide and policymakers are beginning to brainstorm ways to help ...

The best part of having fun with rhymes and words, noticing letters and reading together is that interactions build both ...

For decades, two schools of thought have clashed on how to best teach children to read, with passionate backers on each side of the so-called reading wars. Michael Crowder, 11, reads during an ...

Corrected, May 23, 2024: An earlier version of this article erroneously presented synthetic phonics and the science of reading as synonymous terms. The headline and body copy have been updated to ...

In one sense, the national conversation about what it will take to make sure all children become strong readers has been wildly successful: States are passing legislation supporting evidence-based ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. Joshua McGoun, a K-12 public-school teacher in Frederick, Maryland, first noticed a change in his ...

The research is clear: Reading and listening are both great ways to learn. Just make sure to follow it up.

Learning to read fluently requires hundreds of hours of practice. Some children happily sit and read for hours, but others (especially those with ADHD or dyslexia) cannot. Parents and teachers often ...