Five Million Assessments Reveal COVID Educational Slide
New report finds that student reading achievement has dropped slightly, math progress has dropped considerably, minorities more negatively impacted
Supporting Middle School Readers Tackling More Complex Texts
How we can help middle school students assess their reading skills and grow to enjoy increasingly complex texts.
‘My Biggest Challenge and My Biggest Fear:’ Teaching Kids How to Read Remotely During the Pandemic
Parents have a greater responsibility than ever before to help their children practice reading aloud, and teachers should limit video calls to five or six students. Are either possible during pandemic?
25 Children’s Books That Explain Death And Grief To Kids
Death and grief are natural parts of the human experience, but addressing such heavy topics with kids can seem daunting. These children's books can help
Explaining Democracy To Children & 8 Books That Help
Grabbing one of these children's books can be a great place to start conversations about citizenship and democracy with your kids.
A more strategic approach to vocabulary instruction
There's a better, more intentional way to teach vocabulary--one expert shares insight on how to help students learn and retain more vocabulary
Tips For Building Early Reading Skills Online
Elementary students may struggle with developing reading skills in an online classroom. These tips can help
A Complete List Of The Best Children’s Books Of 2020
A Complete List Of The Best Children's Books Of 2020
Reading Scores Fall Among U.S. High School Seniors
Why are the reading and math scores of high school students declining?
When Kids Say ‘I’m not a reader’: How Librarians Can Disrupt Traumatic Reading Practices
When a student has a poor experience like being shamed for their reading choices, they can begin to associate reading with painful feelings of insecurity, humiliation and/or toxic stress.