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- Reading & Literacy Webinar Trust in Science of Reading to Improve Intervention 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.There’s no time to waste when it comes to literacy. Getting intervention right is critical. Learn best practices, tangible examples, and tools proven to improve reading outcomes.Reading & Literacy Webinar What Kids Are Reading in 2025: Closing Skill Gaps this YearSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Join us to explore insights from new research on K–12 student reading—including the major impact of just 15 minutes of daily reading time.
Reading & Literacy Reading Comprehension Teaching Has Improved—But Not Nearly EnoughA review paper of research from the past 50 years shows that many teachers still aren't deploying evidence-based methods.
Reading & Literacy Video How Schools Can Help Older Students Struggling With ReadingWith a growing number of struggling readers in the older grades, schools need school-wide strategies and individual interventions.Reading & Literacy Quiz Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Literacy Intervention?Answer 7 questions about literacy interventions.
Reading & Literacy 4 Ways Teachers Identify and Support Struggling Older ReadersFor most students, instruction in how to read ends sometime in elementary school. But some kids still struggle well beyond that point.
Reading & Literacy Video How to Structure Lessons to Build Reading and Writing SkillsTips for teachers on ways to incorporate reading and writing into lessons to enhance both skills.Reading & Literacy Whitepaper Science of Reading Guide to InterventionSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.The Science of Reading Guide to Intervention provides best practices, tangible examples, and tools that are proven to strengthen student ...
Reading & Literacy Spellcheck Won't Cut It. Here's Why Kids Need Spelling InstructionSpelling instruction has waned in recent years. Literacy experts explain why schools need to revive it.Reading & Literacy Whitepaper The Power of Sentence Writing: 4 High-Leverage Instructional Practices to Incorporate Across Content AreasSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Utilize four high-leverage instructional practices to develop a strong foundation for proficient writing.
Reading & Literacy Opinion Teaching Media Literacy in an Era Awash With MisinformationConversations reveal how different student interpretations are from teachers' and can guide instruction.Reading & Literacy Whitepaper Inspire Engaged & Confident ReadersSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Looking to support reading skills, lessen anxiety, and meet needs of diverse learners? Explore a Project Tomorrow study on the effects of...
Reading & Literacy Opinion How a Podcast About Reading Promoted Sweeping Instructional ChangesEmily Hanford catalyzed the "science of reading" push but has mixed feelings about some reforms that followed.
Reading & Literacy Opinion Don’t Blame ‘Science of Reading’ for Low ScoresWe need better teacher training, the right materials, and engaging literacy-rich programs for schools, writes Angélica Infante-Green.Reading & Literacy Quiz Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Cultivating Student Engagement in Reading?Answer 7 questions about cultivating student engagement in reading.
