Reading & Literacy
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- 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 Schools 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.
