Reading & Literacy
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Teaching Kids How to Read During COVID-19
Many of the nation's elementary schools are staring down a daunting challenge: teach young children to read, without being able to interact with them in person.
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Getting Reading Right
Learning to read is arguably the most important academic experience students will have during their school years. But it’s not a given.
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The Changing Face of Literacy
The advent of computers, smartphone apps, e-books, and other electronic media devices has transformed the way Americans read. Is it changing the way our children learn to read and write as well?
Reading & Literacy Is the Bible Part of the U.S. Literary Canon? Texas Reading List Sparks DebateTexas may soon be the first state in the country to mandate that every student read the same texts.
Reading & Literacy How English Class Improves Students' Social-Emotional SkillsWhen students dissect the motivations of a character in a book, they're learning key competencies.Reading & Literacy Quiz Quiz Yourself: Is Your Literacy Plan on Track?Where does your literacy strategy and goals stand? Is it going well, or does it need a little retooling?
Reading & Literacy Opinion Stop Assigning Boring Books in English ClassMany teens and young adults aren’t reading for pleasure anymore. School isn’t helping.Reading & Literacy Webinar Improve Reading Comprehension: Three Tools for Working Memory ChallengesSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Discover three working memory workarounds to help your students improve reading comprehension and empower them on their reading journey.Reading & Literacy Quiz Quiz Yourself: Is Your District Truly Science of Reading Aligned?Answer questions on the science of reading alignment in your district, including classroom materials, achievement data, and regulations.Reading & Literacy Webinar Supporting Older Struggling Readers: Tips From Research and PracticeReading problems are widespread among adolescent learners. Find out how to help students with gaps in foundational reading skills.Reading & Literacy Spotlight From Decoding to Growth: Every Student’s Journey ForwardThis Spotlight highlights what students need to become confident and capable readers, starting with a strong foundation in decoding.
Reading & Literacy Video How Reading Instruction Evolved in 2025, and What’s AheadThroughout 2025, Education Week has covered how states and districts are continuing to incorporate new instructional methods and materials.
Reading & Literacy Letter to the Editor Small-Group Reading Instruction Can Be EffectiveDon't get rid of small-group instruction just yet, urges this letter to the editor.
Reading & Literacy Letter to the Editor Experts Diss Small-Group Instruction. Why?Experts shouldn't label the practice as ineffective, argues this letter to the editor.
Reading & Literacy Video What Happens When Middle and High Schoolers Still Struggle to Read?When it comes to reading, teachers and experts alike say that many older students still struggle with the basics.
Reading & Literacy Opinion Yes, Small-Group Reading Instruction Works. But Use It WiselyWhen is the best time to use the approach over whole-class literacy instruction?Reading & Literacy K-12 Essentials Forum Supporting Struggling Readers in Middle and High SchoolJoin this free virtual event to learn more about policy, data, research, and experiences around supporting older students who struggle to read.
Reading & Literacy How to Build a Reading Block: Two Teachers Share Their ApproachesStudies don't prescribe how best to knit together components of reading—leaving it up to teachers to devise.
