Kids learn to read, and then they read to learn. That’s the saying, at least, and even if the reality is more complicated ...

Students at R. Brown McAllister Elementary School use exercises in phonemic awareness—the ability to recognize and manipulate the sounds in English—during literary instruction on March 19, 2025, in ...

Reading achievement has been stagnant in the US for decades, raising questions about what other methods might work to help ...

Eucators from a variety of perspectives are coming together on a new reading coalition in an attempt to help Milwaukee kids – finally – learn to read.

All computers come with spellcheckers and iPhones autocorrect their users’ texts. But despite those everyday features, formal spelling instruction still pays off, the findings of a new study suggest.

Critical thinking, not rote memorization, is vital for children's development, as highlighted by Elon Musk. Research shows ...

One of my daily challenges as a parent is getting my fourth grader to read for 30 minutes as part of her homework. It’s not because she struggles with her reading skills; she actually reads well-above ...

Gift Article 10 Remaining As a subscriber, you have 10 articles to gift each month. Gifting allows recipients to access the article for free. America’s big-city public schools are on the front lines ...