From a beginning reader’s viewpoint, the word “laugh” is just, well, laughable. It should be spelled “laff”— what’s that u ...

If students don’t learn how to read in school, not much else that happens there is going to matter. This might be a harsh way ...

Cassidy Elsner is an extraordinary first-grade teacher who goes above and beyond to create a nurturing, supportive, and safe environment for her students. Her dedication is unmatched, ...

According to “The Nation’s Report Card” issued by the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) on Jan. 24, 2025, ...

There were two huge developments in the literacy world early this year. First, the emergence of a phonics program that could impact outcomes “dramatically.” Gains for 1 st graders from the ...

Teachers unions oppose the reintroduction of phonics in reading education, despite evidence of its effectiveness compared to ...

York Elementary School Title I reading teacher Judy Danielson has been named the community's Educator of the Year.

With the third grade retention law in place this year, school administrators offer tips to help get students ready for the ...

The pandemic became a watershed moment for a generation of parents, experts say. It shifted the dynamics between communities ...

For most students, instruction in how to read ends sometime in elementary school. But some kids still struggle well beyond that point.

In a recent one, master teacher Chrissie York led a session on "continuous blending" of words—a phonics strategy that teaches students to stretch out the sounds in a word to ultimately decode it.

There is still time between now and the draft on April 24 for that number to grow, but here are the players who deserve a first-round grade on my board right now. (Players' overall rankings are in ...