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 ...

Sixth grader Andre Turner leaned up against a wall-size mural of the new reading center at Confluence Academy-Old North. His head rested on the “B” about a foot taller than him that helped to form the ...

The state's Literacy Plan 2030 is a great way to help improve reading scores, but those teaching it need the right tools and support to make it work.

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 ...

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 ...

Since the school district implemented a new phonics program in Bradley Elementary School, 80% of the kids are now reading above grade level.

Every eligible district and charter school applied for new funding under Oregon’s Early Literacy Success Initiative. Now, they await allocations and rules from the state. Oregon’s effort to overhaul ...

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 ...

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