Teaching Research
Reading & Literacy
What Is Background Knowledge, and How Does It Fit Into the Science of Reading?
What a greater focus on content could mean for reading instruction.
Teaching Profession
Q&A
Award-Winning Teachers Are Pushing Back Against Attacks on 'Honest Education'
They plan to host conversations, educate school boards, and write op-eds about why affirming, culturally responsive classrooms matter.
Reading & Literacy
What the Research Says
3 Big Mistakes to Avoid When Helping Readers Grapple With Challenging Texts
A nationally known reading expert's advice on helping students with complex texts.
Teaching
Why Many Academic Interventions Don’t Have Staying Power—and What to Do About It
District leaders can use these tips to get the most bang for their buck.
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Reading & Literacy
Can a TV Show Really Help Kids Develop Reading Skills? What a New Study Says
New research shows that the PBS show "Molly of Denali" builds students' ability to read and use informational text.
English-Language Learners
Webinar
The Science of Reading and Multilingual Learners: What Educators Need to Know
Join experts in reading science and multilingual literacy to discuss what the latest research means for multilingual learners in classrooms adopting a science of reading-based approach.
Special Education
Reports
Teaching Students With Learning Differences: Results of a National Survey
This report examines survey findings about implementation of best practices for teaching students with learning differences.
Data
Opinion
Nobel Economist Finds Stunning Student Gains in Standardized-Instruction Model Used Abroad
The highly standardized, for-profit model poses interesting questions at home, even in the face of demonstrable results overseas.
Science
What the Research Says
Teaching Students to Understand the Uncertainties of Science Could Help Build Public Trust
Scientists want schools to do more to help students appreciate how uncertainty and variation builds scientific knowledge.
Reading & Literacy
Letter to the Editor
Reading Recovery Debate Is ‘Polarizing’
The executive director of the Reading Recovery Community pushes back against criticism of the program.
Reading & Literacy
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About the Science of Reading?
Answer 7 questions about the science of reading.
Teacher Preparation
Are Aspiring Elementary Teachers Learning Enough Math?
Teacher-prep programs don’t always dedicate enough time to elementary math coursework, a report finds.
Mathematics
What the Research Says
Textbooks Need More Real-World Math Exercises, Study Finds
A study of 8th grade textbooks in the United States and 18 other countries says most rely too much on basic computation problems.