North Carolina is one of several states that have passed legislation in recent years to align classroom reading instruction ...

California took a big step toward overhauling its reading curriculum last week when Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill pushing for phonics-based instruction in elementary and middle school classrooms.

Michigan has two new laws aimed at dyslexia, but districts already embracing the science of reading say it's key to success ...

English learners are sometimes an afterthought in 'science of reading' policies. Some educators want to change that.

While not mandatory, the law provides support for phonics — focused on vocabulary, comprehension and sounding words out — to ...

After years of declining test scores, the Maine Department of Education is introducing a plan to bolster math and literacy ...

At least 26 states have passed laws about how schools teach reading since APM Reports’ Sold a Story podcast began in 2022.

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Officials say the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE) Kentucky Reading Academies have rapidly advanced literacy outcomes for early learners since the program began three years ago, according to a ...

The little turtle can see the grass. The little turtle can see the trees. The little turtle can see the flowers. These are the opening lines to one popular reading program’s leveled books: short, ...

Key reforms in GOP states include effective reading instruction, stricter discipline policies, and enhanced school safety, ...

As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, a recent analysis from Brookings argues that traditional writing skills have ...