When children acquire a new language, they are not merely memorizing vocabulary. Actually, they're opening up pathways to diverse opportunities, friendships, and cultural experiences. Proficiency in ...

Confession: I never read “The Grapes of Wrath.” Not until now. Most people are forced to read it in high school. It was ...

English teacher Tarek Amara suggests activities, from dinnertime chats to 15 minutes of reading daily. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Whether you’re a bilingual household or would like your kids to learn Spanish as a second language, we’ve rounded up some great Spanish/English picture books to add to your home library. Are your ...

Not speaking English is a figurative wall that obstructs millions of immigrants in California from taking full advantage of the opportunities in their new home. Although there are plenty of places ...

EdSource · From a juvenile facility to a college dorm room As California launches a new literacy campaign, some advocates worry that for English learners, a focus on sounding out words will come at ...

It was Harry Potter — or, actually, his buddy Hermione Granger — who made my 6-year-old granddaughter enthusiastic about learning to read. She was reasonably interested in reading before that, though ...

Research shows that children whose parents are involved in supporting their learning do better in school, but that’s often a barrier for children whose parents aren’t fluent speakers of English.