A panel of experts told EdSource on Tuesday that for English language learners, it’s important to balance phonics and other reading skills all students need with opportunities to grow students’ ...
English learners need foundational skills like phonics and vocabulary in addition to instruction in speaking and understanding English and connections to their home languages. Those are two agreements ...
States must invest not just in literacy laws, but in the networks and training that bring those policies to life.
What should a young reader do when they come to a word they don’t know? It’s the most basic hurdle in reading, and the strategies a teacher gives can make the difference in a student’s literacy ...
As more states and districts are embracing the “science of reading,” some educators and advocates have raised the question: Will these methods work for English-language learners? The “science of ...
Dr. Kendrick Barnes turns reading and writing into a real-life adventure that is straight out of a video game.
Researchers examined what makes up "cultural educational excellence" among higher achieving fourth graders in science, math, and English. It's been long believed that administrative and parental ...
Rates of chronic absenteeism during the 2024-2025 school year, while improved since the height of the pandemic, surpassed the previous year’s levels.