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

Teaching a child to decode words is a critical early step in reading instruction. But just because children can read words doesn’t mean they understand them. “Reading comprehension, in its simplest ...

The new question-of-the-week is: What is the single most effective instructional strategy you have used to teach English-language learners? This series is part of a longer series of questions and ...

Like many high school chemistry teachers, Angie Hackman said she instructs students on atoms, matter and how they “influence the world around us.” But Hackman also has another responsibility: ...

The ability to read–and read well–sets kids on a path to success. That’s why at Cambridge School, we focus on helping students with learning differences learn how to read. Students attend Cambridge ...

To the editor: Education professor Allison Briceño fears overemphasizing foundational skills such as phonics will take time away from writing, favor already advantaged children and ignore the needs of ...

What Is A Reading Specialist? A reading specialist is an educational professional who works with individuals that struggle to gain or improve literacy skills. Working primarily with children at the ...

After years of declining student scores, the state’s plan centers on evidence-based teaching strategies akin to what other states have adopted.

The new question-of-the-week is: What are effective teaching strategies for newcomers? Newcomers to the United States often have low-proficiency in English but, depending upon their age, might have ...