Reading & Literacy
Reading and writing instruction. The science of reading. Early literacy. State reading policy. Explore EdWeek’s full coverage
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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 A New Phonics Debate Shows How the 'Science of Reading' Movement Is EvolvingGrowing momentum behind 'linguistic' phonics has raised questions about how best to use classroom time.
Reading & Literacy What is 'Linguistic' Phonics and Why Are Some Schools Adopting It?A new question is emerging in the "science of reading": Is one type of phonics instruction better than another?
Reading & Literacy Middle Schoolers' Reading Scores Are Still Stuck at Post-Pandemic LowsNew data shows that the lowest-performing students are falling the furthest behind.
Reading & Literacy Federal 'Science of Reading' Bill AdvancesA Senate committee also passed a proposal to classify dyslexia separately under federal disability law.
Reading & Literacy Is Required Summer Reading a Good Idea? What the Research SaysStudies show benefits for summer reading in general. But little evidence supports assigning specific books.
Reading & Literacy Opinion Teacher-Tested Strategies for Improving Reading InstructionHow educators are making literacy lessons stick in their classrooms.
Reading & Literacy Opinion The Two-Minute Fix Every Phonics Lesson NeedsIt may look like an amusing tangent, but this exercise can cement new vocabulary.
Reading & Literacy Why Mandatory Summer Reading Doesn’t Work—and What Teachers Prefer InsteadSummer reading shouldn’t be prescriptive, most teachers say.
Reading & Literacy Can the Prospect of 3rd Grade Retention Improve Early Literacy? Yes, Study SaysThe findings add another wrinkle to an ongoing debate over retention policies tied to reading scores.Reading & Literacy Spotlight From Teacher Overload to Literacy ImpactNew research, literacy shifts, and teacher support strategies are reshaping instruction and classroom practice nationwide.
Reading & Literacy Opinion ‘A Blessing and a Challenge’: What Teachers Think of the Science of ReadingIn these classrooms, the recent push for foundational literacy skills has been transformational.
Reading & Literacy Opinion How We Can Turn the Page on This Failed Reading StrategyWe can’t raise new readers on just excerpts. It’s time to bring back whole books.
Reading & Literacy Kindergartners' Math and Reading Scores Can Predict Their 3rd Grade PerformanceBut their academic trajectories aren't set in stone, and early intervention is key, researchers say.
Reading & Literacy Is It Time for Another National Reading Panel?The panel's 2000 report on reading has influenced policy for years. Now, Congress is calling for an update.
Reading & Literacy How Should Teachers Select Books for Young Readers? (Hint: It's Not Just Decodability)Three new studies offer clues about what makes texts easier and harder for young students to read on their own.
