Reading & Literacy
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Beyond 3rd Grade: What to Do When Older Students Struggle to Read
Many secondary students also struggle with basic reading. How can schools catch them up?
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Different Subjects, Different Reading
How can teachers help students master each content area's specialized vocabulary, tools, and ways of communicating?
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Reading to Understand: Unlocking the Elements of Comprehension
Reading comprehension is a complex element of the "science of reading." Learn how schools can foster students’ ability to make sense of texts.
- Reading & Literacy K-12 Essentials Forum Supporting Struggling Readers in Middle and High SchoolJoin this free virtual event to learn more about policy, data, research, and experiences around supporting older students who struggle to read.
Reading & Literacy How to Build a Reading Block: Two Teachers Share Their ApproachesStudies don't prescribe how best to knit together components of reading—leaving it up to teachers to devise.
Reading & Literacy Many Teens Lack Basic Reading Skills. These Teachers Are Trying to Change ThatSchools are building programs to provide sustained reading support to older students.
Reading & Literacy 4 Tips for Supporting Older Struggling Readers, From Researchers and ExpertsNo matter the age, reading draws on the same underlying skills. But teens may need different supports.
Reading & Literacy Secondary Students Are Struggling With Reading, Too. A Look at the LandscapeExclusive survey findings outline how educators perceive the obstacles affecting older students' reading.
Reading & Literacy When Older Students Can't Read: How This Middle School Is Tackling LiteracyStructured literacy classes at a New Hampshire middle school have helped some students crack the code.Reading & Literacy Webinar A Blueprint for Structured Literacy: Building a Shared Vision for Classroom Success—Presented by the International Dyslexia AssociationSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Leading experts and educators come together for a dynamic discussion on how to make Structured Literacy a reality in every classroom.
Reading & Literacy Opinion Students Need Anchors When They Read. How to Make Them StickI’ve taught English in China and Chinese in America. Here’s what it taught me about literacy.Reading & Literacy Webinar Scaling Reading Intervention at High-Need DistrictsSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Learn how to scale research-driven reading interventions to support every student, even in high-need districts with limited resources.
Reading & Literacy A Popular Method for Teaching Phonemic Awareness Doesn't Boost ReadingIn a new study, a highly used program didn't lead to improvements in students' word-reading abilities.
Reading & Literacy Opinion How Should Teachers Deal With Problematic Language in Literature?Offensive prose does show up in books. Ignoring it doesn't help students.
Reading & Literacy Novels vs. Excerpts: What to Know About a Big Reading DebateHere are three core things to keep in mind about new evidence on the texts used in reading classes.Reading & Literacy Quiz Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Building Strong Writers?SponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Answer 7 questions about the key strategies and foundations for building strong writers.
Reading & Literacy These Teachers Have Their Students Read Multiple Novels a Year. How They Do ItMaking time for reading, checking for understanding, and presenting works in context are top priorities.Reading & Literacy Webinar Beyond the Spreadsheet: Turn Early Literacy Data Into Better Reading OutcomesSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Learn how to move beyond surface-level numbers to uncover the key insights hiding deep in your students' early literacy data.
