The Education Week Spotlight on The Engagement Imperative: Closing Literacy’s Most Overlooked Gap is a collection of articles hand-picked by our editors.
Strong literacy instruction depends on more than teaching students how to read—it also requires giving them reasons to keep reading. From early literacy and the science of reading to adolescent reading struggles, summer reading, and classroom engagement, these articles explore the often-overlooked connection between effective instruction and students’ willingness to participate, persist, and grow as readers. Together, they show how educators can pair evidence-based literacy practices with meaningful learning experiences that build both the skills and motivation students need to become confident, capable readers.