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- Reading & Literacy K-12 Essentials Forum Reading Instruction Across Content DisciplinesJoin this free virtual event to hear from educators and experts implementing innovative strategies in reading across different subjects.Reading & Literacy Opinion Don't Shield Students From Offensive Language in Literature. Do This InsteadCreating a safe space is just one of the many ways educators can use this challenge as a classroom learning experience.Reading & Literacy Can a New Reading Lawsuit Finally Answer: What Is Research-Based Curriculum, Anyway?The reading series were deceptively marketed as backed by research, despite omitting key instructional elements, the lawsuit claims.Reading & Literacy What the Research Says What’s in the ‘Secret Sauce’ That Made This Virtual Reading Tutoring Work?High attendance, well-trained tutors, and trusting relationships helped close learning gaps.Reading & Literacy 4 Things to Know About the Literacy Lawsuit Targeting Lucy Calkins and Fountas & PinnellA novel lawsuit could open a new front in the reading wars. Here's what you need to know.Reading & Literacy Parents Sue Lucy Calkins, Fountas and Pinnell, and Others Over Reading CurriculaA first-of-its-kind lawsuit targets creators of whole-language reading curricula.Reading & Literacy Spotlight Spotlight on Inclusive Literacy Resources & ToolsThis Spotlight will help you explore innovative strategies and resources to support diverse learners.Reading & Literacy Quiz Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Adolescent Literacy?Answer 7 questions about literacy for adolescents.Reading & Literacy What Teachers Say They Need Most to Help Struggling Teen ReadersEducators also want more time in the school day to work on reading skills, a new survey finds.Reading & Literacy Opinion Boys Don't Love to Read. Could This Former Teacher Be on to Something?Boys are falling behind in reading. Books with military-history themes may help reverse this trend.Reading & Literacy Is Handwriting a Lost Art? What One College’s Kerfuffle Over Cursive Can Tell UsSince 2014, there’s been a resurgence of cursive and handwriting education.Reading & Literacy Quiz Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Student Literacy Data?Answer 7 questions about the importance of student literacy data and how to collect and use it.SponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.67% of 4th graders read below grade level. Learn how high-dosage virtual tutoring is closing the reading gap in schools across the country.Reading & Literacy Reading Interventions for Older Students May Be Missing a Key ComponentMany older elementary and middle school students still struggle with foundational reading skills.Special Report Different Subjects, Different ReadingHow can teachers help students master each content area's specialized vocabulary, tools, and ways of communicating?