Reading & Literacy
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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 Photos Drama and Delight: The Faces of the National Spelling BeeThe 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee came down to a high-stakes spell-off. Here's a look at the faces behind the event.
Reading & Literacy Q&A A New Plan to Raise the Lowest Literacy Rates in the NationDaily summer reading instruction for thousands of students is part of a bigger plan to improve literacy in New Mexico.Reading & Literacy Webinar Creating Confident Readers: Why Differentiated Instruction is Equitable InstructionSponsorThis 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 as we break down how differentiated instruction can advance your school’s literacy and equity goals.
Reading & Literacy Older Students Who Struggle to Read Hide in Plain Sight. What Teachers Can DoGoing back to basics may get to the root of the problem.
Reading & Literacy The Key Parts of a 'Science of Reading' Transformation, According to One State ChiefUnder Carey Wright's leadership, Mississippi pulled off a reading "miracle." She has a similar transformation in mind for Maryland.
Reading & Literacy Teachers Are Still Teaching Older Students Basic Reading Skills, Survey FindsWho across the K-12 spectrum engages frequently in activities that promote foundational reading skills? The answer may come as a surprise.Reading & Literacy Spotlight Spotlight on The Science of Reading in PracticeThis Spotlight will help you analyze new curricula designed to build knowledge, review the benefits of reading aloud to students, and more.
Reading & Literacy Opinion Readers Can Struggle at Any Age. Here's How Teachers Can HelpStruggling readers may be able to read the words but fail to make the necessary connections between ideas and their meaning.
Reading & Literacy Explainer Make Time for the Read-Aloud. Here's HowLiteracy experts explain the benefits of making the read-aloud a daily classroom ritual.
Reading & Literacy For Now, California Won't Mandate 'Science of Reading.' Here's What HappenedThe California Teachers Association was one of the bill's most prominent opponents.Reading & Literacy Webinar Your Questions on the Science of Reading, AnsweredSponsorThis 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 the Science of Reading with K-12 leaders. Discover strategies, policy insights, and more in our webinar.
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.
