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In the quest to develop young readers, oral language takes a back seat to the written word, say experts.
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Pre-K 4 SA students eat a provided breakfast, Oct. 9, 2025, in San Antonio. Experts say everyday classroom moments—like meals—can offer important opportunities for conversation that support young children’s language and early literacy development.
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Teachers and students need to develop a healthy amount of skepticism about the limitations of AI tools.
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Catholic preschools say Colorado violated religious rights by excluding them from a state-funded program over admission policies.
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An early-childhood educator makes the case for partnering schools with local libraries to improve students’ reading and writing skills.
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