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Reading & Literacy Download An Evidence-Based Approach to Classroom Reading Groups (Download)
Leveled reading groups aren't the most effective way to support student needs—but that doesn't mean avoiding grouping altogether.
Sarah Schwartz & Laura Baker, August 24, 2023
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Reading & Literacy Opinion A Focus on Phonics or Comprehension? What Reading Research Should Look Like in Practice
Children do need phonics instruction. But, it should happen in the context of real reading, write two researchers.
Elena Forzani & Andrea Bien, August 10, 2023
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Mathematics 7 States Now Require Math Support for Struggling Students. Here's What's in the New Laws
They focus on providing PD, diagnostic tools, and evidence-based teaching. But it will take time to work out the details.
Sarah Schwartz, August 9, 2023
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American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten gives an address during the AFT Together Educating America’s Children conference, in Washington, D.C., on Friday, July 21, 2023.
American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten speaks during the union's Together Educating America’s Children conference, in Washington on Friday, July 21, 2023. The nation's second largest teachers' union held the conference, attempting to propose solutions in response to criticism the union and its leaders have sustained from conservative politicians and activists.
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Teaching Profession AFT Head Wants to Show She's Focused on Solutions to K-12's Challenges
Randi Weingarten attacked conservatives in a speech while responding to criticism by saying teachers are responsible for finding solutions.
Libby Stanford, July 21, 2023
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Reading & Literacy What 'Science of Reading' Laws Emphasize—And What They Omit
A new report analyzes reading legislation passed between 2019 and 2022.
Sarah Schwartz, July 19, 2023
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Reading & Literacy Opinion What People Are Getting Wrong About the Science of Reading
No one will win the reading wars. It's time to look at the research and call a truce over the appropriate use of phonics.
Brooke Wilkins & Lauren McNamara, July 7, 2023
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Teacher Preparation Teaching Programs Fall Short on Reading Instruction, Review Claims
At least on paper, many programs don't give enough attention to core components. Some also include flawed methods.
Sarah Schwartz, June 13, 2023
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School & District Management Opinion Education Reform Hasn’t Failed ... Yet. 3 Overlooked Instructional Strategies
Three proven components of effective teaching could make all the difference between poor to middling and high-student achievement.
Mike Schmoker, June 8, 2023
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Reading & Literacy Letter to the Editor Meaning Must Come First During Reading Instruction
A reading tutor pushes back against the science of reading in this letter to the editor.
May 30, 2023
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Latasha Johnson teaches reading skills to a kindergarten classroom at Walnut Creek Elementary School in Raleigh, N.C. on May 25, 2022.
Latasha Johnson teaches reading skills to a kindergarten classroom at Walnut Creek Elementary School in Raleigh, N.C. on May 25, 2022.
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Reading & Literacy 4 More States Pass 'Science of Reading' Mandates
Four states—and one big city district—have recently mandated changes to how schools teach early reading.
Sarah Schwartz, May 10, 2023
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Student Achievement Q&A High-Impact Tutoring: Some Research-Based Essentials
A researcher shares findings for educators and school leaders on what makes tutoring effective.
Sarah D. Sparks, April 26, 2023
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Teaching Opinion Research-Backed Strategies to Engage Students on the Environment
Using photos in lessons can help kids understand challenging issues, explains a researcher.
Lisa Nehring, April 26, 2023
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