To the editor: In 1970, I was a student teacher and then a second-grade teacher in New York. I later became a learning and reading specialist and taught the teachers. Throughout my training, I ...

Literacy is one of the most important skills for children to learn, but many are falling behind. A 2023 study found that approximately 40% of children in the U.S. are unable to read at their grade ...

But teachers of older children—who report that nearly half of their students have difficulty reading—say they need more training in this area, too, concludes a new survey.

As ubiquitous as colored pencils and alphabet posters, lists of “sight words” have long been a fixture in kindergarten and 1st grade classrooms. These inventories identify some of the most ...

From reading to scavenger hunts, our News19 Teacher of the Week knows how to have fun in her 1st grade classroom.

This blog explores how multi-grade classrooms can help small districts manage fluctuating enrollment while boosting student learning, collaboration, and continuity for teachers and families.

Even evidence-based ways of improving reading comprehension can be poorly executed. Some teachers are leading reading discussions in their classrooms. Capin said he visited one such classroom a few ...

A nonprofit group is trying to stop a new state law requiring “the science of reading,” underscoring how money and ideology influence the national debate.

“With effective reading instruction, with teachers who are well prepared to be effective in teaching reading, we could ensure that more than 1 million additional students enter fourth grade able ...

The state Education Department says school districts can adhere to forthcoming best practices and still choose their own reading curriculum.