Reading & Literacy
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How Technology Is Shaping Reading Instruction—for Better or Worse
The transition from print books to reading on computer screens raises questions about how to use digital tools to teach reading.
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The Science of Reading … and Writing
Often overshadowed by reading, writing is a critical part of elementary literacy. Learn how the two can be integrated.
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Supporting Struggling Readers
This report examines what's known about supporting older readers who need help building their literacy skills and how to do so effectively.
Reading & Literacy Q&A Want to Improve Reading Proficiency? Talk to Kids MoreEducation researcher Sonia Cabell explains how effective classroom conversations can boost reading proficiency.
Reading & Literacy Opinion Reading Fluency: The Neglected Key to Reading SuccessA reading researcher asks whether dismal reading results could stem from the fact that decoding doesn't automatically lead to comprehension.
Reading & Literacy High School Kids Barely Read. Could Audiobooks Reverse That Trend?Audiobooks, long considered by some educators as "cheating," are finding a place in the high school curriculum.Reading & Literacy Spotlight Spotlight on How Reading and Writing Fuel Each OtherThis Spotlight will help you learn the benefits of tutoring on reading skills; identify how to build students’ reading stamina; and more.
Reading & Literacy Sponsor 4 Ways Districts Can Achieve Targeted Summer Learning 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.It's no secret that summer reading is critical to a child’s academic success and that educators play a pivotal role in driving learning outcomes
Reading & Literacy What It Takes for Kids to Get Lost in a Good Story, and Why It MattersA team of researchers delves into what gets students to read in a state of complete absorption.
Reading & Literacy What's Missing From States' Reading Laws? The Role of Content KnowledgeContent is a critical part of reading—and should be name-checked by lawmakers, reading researchers say.
Reading & Literacy What the Research Says There's a Cost to Holding Back Struggling Readers. See How MuchA new study calculates the cost to students and districts of "read by grade 3" policies.Reading & Literacy Webinar Science of Reading: Emphasis on Language ComprehensionSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Dive into language comprehension through a breakdown of the Science of Reading with an interactive demonstration.
Reading & Literacy Applying the 'Science of Reading': 3 State Leaders on Putting Policy Into PracticeOfficials discussed how their states have attempted a multifaceted approach to reading improvement.
Reading & Literacy How One District Moved to a 'Knowledge-Building' Curriculum: 3 Key TakeawaysDon't expect teachers to be experts in every subject, and make sure to address comprehension strategies, too, say district leaders.Reading & Literacy Quiz Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Foundational Reading Skills?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.Answer 9 questions about foundational reading skills.
Reading & Literacy Opinion How to Help Students With Their Writing. 4 Educators Share Their SecretsIn many classrooms, students are handcuffed by restrictive templates for assignments instead of getting to practice how to create.Reading & Literacy Spotlight Spotlight on Early Childhood LiteracyThis Spotlight will help you analyze early literacy gains from tutoring, learn how science of reading can boost achievement, and more.Reading & Literacy Spotlight Spotlight on The Science of ReadingThis Spotlight will help you review the key components for reading comprehension, California’s approach to align teacher prep, and more.
