Over the past decade, a majority of states have passed new “science of reading” laws or implemented policies that emphasize phonics in classrooms. Yet the 2024 results of an important national test, ...

The percentage of eighth graders who have “below basic” reading skills according to NAEP was the largest it has been in the ...

On the Reading sections of both the ACT and SAT , test-takers encounter a fair number of vocabulary-in-context questions. As you prepare for either test, practice these three techniques to ...

The lazy urge to use two simple words instead of a concise, challenging one in our daily lives. If you feel these words are ...

For students to become successful readers, they need instruction based on the science of reading — direct, explicit, and systemic lessons teaching phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and ...

More than half of fourth graders nationwide have not mastered reading at a proficient level for their grade, and the share of ...

February is I Love to Read Month, and as promoters of the written word, we applaud the people and organizations throughout the community who encourage children and adults to read.  Research shows that ...

Reading at home does more than create lifelong memories. It sets our children up for success at school. It gives children ...