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Are you a Kindergartener’s parent? If so, I’m sure you’re excited about the year ahead. It’s a very important year for your child, and there are some key concepts that all Kindergarteners must learn to get the most out of Kindergarten.

Two decades of growth for American students in reading and math were wiped away by just two years of pandemic-disrupted learning, according to national test scores released this morning.

Teaching in a systematic way means using a proper scope and sequence with the curriculum. The hallmark of an explicit, systematic phonics approach is the direct teaching of letter-sound relationship…

The ability to read is one of the most essential skills a child can learn. And while it may seem like a simple task, the process of learning to read is actually quite complex. A crucial part of being able to read is understanding the alphabetic principle.

PROOF POINTS: Early data on ‘high-dosage’ tutoring shows schools are sometimes finding it tough to deliver even low doses. Tutoring is by far the most effective way to help children catch up at school, according to rigorous research studies.

TEA is providing online accounts of $1,500 to parents of eligible students served by special education who have been impacted by COVID-19 school closures. Educational Services…

North Carolina Raul Olivares Jr. had heard the phrase “science of reading” before. Like other education buzzwords, it had filtered down through the ether, mentioned casually in…

Comprehension depends, firstly, on a large, working vocabulary and substantial background knowledge. Even before children can read for themselves, we can build this vital background knowledge by reading…

A Brief History and Background on "The Reading Wars"By Brian Southwell The reading wars are a debate between two methods of teaching children how to read: phonics and whole language. Many people believe that phonics is the best way to teach children to read, while...

With the 'literacy gap' Widening, Educators Turn to the Science of Reading Barbara O'Brien - Jun 20, 2022 Updated Jun 21, 2022 Akron teacher Janine DeTine started learning about the "science of reading" in 2019, right before the Covid-19 pandemic started. She was...

How to Motivate Your Reluctant Reader to Read MoreDo you have a child who is a reluctant reader? It can be frustrating when your child says they "don't like reading." The good news is that there are ways to motivate them to read more! This blog post will give you a...

Marion Joseph, who changed the way California children learned to read, dies BY MELISSA GOMEZ STAFF WRITER  MARCH 25, 2022 6:33 PM PT Her critics liked to point out that she had no formal background in education. Her supporters say she changed the face of literacy...

The Best Reading Tutors Near Me? A Guide for ParentsIf you can read this sentence, an excellent teacher or tutor once provided you with the skills necessary to get the most out of our language-driven world. You have the power to escape through brilliant stories. You...

Most Americans have likely never heard of Lucy Calkins, but their children’s teachers probably have. Calkins, a professor of education at Columbia University, has created one of the nation’s most widely used reading instruction programs, and, according to a groundbreaking new report, the program is deeply flawed.

Problems With Lucy Calkins’ Curriculum Go Beyond Reading—To WritingNatalie Wexler Senior Contributor Forbes MagazineRecent controversy about literacy guru Lucy Calkins has centered on her approach to reading instruction. But she came to prominence as an expert on...