As a high school science teacher, Fawn Phillips, who’s been teaching the subject since 1999, said she had never really thought about the problems her students were having with reading—nor did she have ...

“Avoid the passive voice” is a favorite maxim of writing teachers. But for young learners, exposure to passive construction—and other more complex sentences in spoken language—may help children ...

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 ...

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, ...

Before diving into a document, define what you want to achieve. Are you looking for specific data points, seeking a summary, or identifying key insights? This focus will help you filter out irrelevant ...

Reading aloud can be much more than just a classroom chore; it can spark learning, bravery, and fun in any setting. Engaging in reading-aloud games encourages learners to practise new skills, build ...

LIVE IN THE NEWSROOM WITH DETAILS. BRITTANY. WELL, THAT’S RIGHT, GOVERNOR MAURA HEALEY SAYS MASSACHUSETTS IS RANKED NUMBER ONE IN THE COUNTRY FOR SCHOOLS. BUT MANY MASSACHUSETTS STUDENTS ARE ...

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 ...

A new statewide initiative underwritten by the Lilly Endowment aims to improve elementary students’ reading skills, officials announced Monday. The Indiana Afterschool Network is using the Lilly grant ...

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 ...