Beyond basic reading, kids can learn how to think like a good reader
Teaching children to think as they read can improve their reading comprehension and make them better readers
We need a big bet on technology literacy and education to move America forward
"We need a big bet on technology literacy and education to move America forward," says Khan Academy founder Sal Khan
A ‘million word gap’ for children who aren’t read to at home
Children whose parents read them five books a day enter kindergarten having heard about 1.4 million more words than kids who were never read to
Kate Clanchy: ‘Poetry makes children feel important, that they’re heard’
Why students benefit from learning and reading poetry
Story time with e-books ‘not as helpful’ as print books
Parents and children interact less when reading e-books together than printed ones, a study suggests.
A new report shows reading for fun declines between ages 8 and 9. How can we stem the tide?
According to a new report reading for fun declines between ages 8 and 9, but here are are tips to help their love of reading continue to grow
Gorgeous Books to Expand the Youngest Minds
Gorgeous Books to Expand the Youngest Minds
OPINION: How our youngest, neediest learners benefit from deeper phonics and other reforms
How our youngest, neediest learners benefit from deeper phonics and other reforms
Building Teens Into Strong Readers — By Letting Them Teach
Can letting teens teach actually improve their reading skills?
Schmidt: The Evidence Behind Effective Reading Instruction Is Clear. Now, Classroom Practices Need to Follow
For years, the choice was simple books offering decoding practice or rich texts too challenging for students to read on their own. Today, comprehensive reading programs focus both on foundational skills and on building knowledge and vocabulary