Screen-based online learning will change kids’ brains. Are we ready for that?
We are starting to see technology’s effect on child development and adult reading skills – and the research isn’t optimistic
Q&A: Why the Science of Reading is as Important as Ever
What is the “science of reading” and how does it relate to the evidence we have about teaching reading?
Literacy education can’t wait until after the pandemic
Foundational literacy skills are essential to all future learning; indeed, students who are not proficient readers by third grade fail to graduate high school on time at four times the rate of children with strong third-grade reading skills.
Is it Time to Drop ‘Finding the Main Idea’ and Teach Reading in a New Way?
Some schools are changing the way they teach reading—based on research that shows background knowledge is more critical to comprehension than general skills like ‘finding the main idea.’
Fact from fiction: Teaching students to recognize fake news
Education and news panelists weigh in on media literacy and the importance of having students double-check sources and information, especially those online, when doing research.
Gender gap in children’s reading grew in UK lockdown – survey
Research finds more girls than boys have been reading books and say they are enjoying it, says study from the United Kingdom
How to Set Up a Virtual Book Club for Students
An online book club organized by a teacher or school librarian can be a good way to foster social interactions during the pandemic.
How educators, librarians are connecting students with books to prevent COVID-19 summer literacy slide
Students who continue reading over the summer can gain a year or two over their peers who don’t, according to Idaho State Librarian Stephanie Bailey-White.
Starting the Year in Reading on the Right Foot
Like runners, middle school and high school readers get better with practice, goals, and individual feedback.
How to effectively support struggling readers during distance learning
Education specialists dive into how educators and parents can support struggling readers, ELL students, and students with dyslexia in an at-home learning environment