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The School Staffing Crisis Won’t End Any Time SoonBy Mark Lieberman — December 09, 2021. EdweekStaffing shortages that have been crushing schools for months—with frequent absences and unfilled openings for teachers, instructional aides, bus drivers, custodians,...

When I had my first child, the advice to me about how to raise a strong reader was simple: Read to her all the time and leave good books around. That guidance reflected the belief that learning to read was instinctual, much in the way that the…

Why Students Must Learn Critical Thinking SkillsCurrent Reading Ranch LocationsBy Brian Southwell"I'm not just talking about the ability to think critically. I'm talking about thinking critically about things that really matter. Things like your life, what you want to...

Texas Students Lost Ground in Reading During the Pandemic. Hear From Experts on What Can HelpThe Dallas Morning News Join the Education Lab for a virtual discussion about…

Reading level refers primarily to how students compare to a normalized group in their reading. However, there are many other factors involved, such as interest levels and text complexity. Many publishers have developed their own leveled reading…

10 Reasons to Teach Your Child Phonics For ReadingPhonics is the foundation for literacy and language skills. Without phonics, it’s almost impossible to learn how to read or write. Without phonics instruction, you are guessing without any clues…

Andrea Yon is used to helping students in need. At the Williston-Elko Middle School in rural South Carolina, where she has taught for seven years, more than 3 out of every 4 students are poor enough to qualify for free or reduced-priced lunch.

After spending years in the classroom, Jessica Reid Sliwerski decided to tap into her experience as an elementary school teacher and principal to teach as many kids as possible to read using a science-based methodology. When the coronavirus struck, upending education as we know it…