Ask an early educator to explain the science of reading, and phonics will likely headline the response. But phonics, and its emphasis on word recognition, covers only part of the reading-proficiency ...

Announcing the 2025 student achievement results at the Alexander Science Center School in Los Angeles, Gov. Gavin Newsom said, “Things are getting better … but we’re not satisfied.” California has ...

For decades, California schools have been an awful place for children to learn how to read. The product of it all is adults ...

Parents and educators concerned that adolescents aren’t reading as well as they should are learning about better ways to create literacy programs. (NAPSI)—If you can read this, thank a teacher. And ...

A new report based on 2024 test scores may be a reality check for parents. It found that kids’ reading skills have hit lows. For instance, it reported that 40% of fourth graders’ reading skills are ...

Reading can be both a joy and a challenge, especially when you’re trying to improve fluency or tackle a new language. For students, it’s not just about decoding words—it’s about building confidence, ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan is looking to tackle literacy through a new initiative. The Mayor is launching the 'River City Readers' which aims to promote reading through a ...

A volunteer program is trying to help improve reading levels at Tulsa Public Schools with a new campaign that kicks off Monday. Reading Partners just reached its 10-year milestone in Tulsa. It's ...

Alabama saw record-breaking gains on the Nation’s Report Card this year, but state leaders say more targeted efforts – and more money – are needed to sustain recent progress. “Even though we’re seeing ...

Alaska students from kindergarten to third grade showed overall improvement in reading proficiency last year, according to preliminary data from the Alaska Department of Education and Early ...