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 ...

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 ...

Broad knowledge built through social studies, literature, art and science, is what turns students into strong readers — a ...

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 ...

PHOENIX — Children typically learn to read between kindergarten and third grade, but Arizona kids are falling behind when it comes to literacy. Under 40 percent of Arizona third graders are reading at ...

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 ...

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 ...

The truth is we don’t have time to waste when it comes to literacy. Getting intervention right is critical. During this session, Laura Stewart, Chief Academic Officer and literacy expert, will share ...

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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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 ...