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Emergent Reading Activities for Kindergarten and 1st Grade

In any kindergarten or first grade classroom, you’ll have readers all over the map, some naming letters, some blending their first words, and some not quite sure where a sentence.....

Science of Reading in the Library: Building Print Awareness to Support Comprehension

Building print awareness, or knowledge of print concepts, is something that those serving children in libraries already do. Building print awareness even more intentionally better...

How Should Teachers Select Books for Young Readers? (Hint: It's Not Just Decodability)

Three new studies offer clues about what makes texts easier and harder for young students to read on their own.

From “Can Read” to “Loves to Read”: The Difference Between Knowing How to Read and Being a Fluent, Confident Reader

Picture this: Your child picks up Cat in the Hat, struggles to sound out most of the words, gets to the […] The post From “Can Read” to “Loves to Read”: The Difference Between Know...

Reading Comprehension With Read It Up!

As a teacher, I am always looking for areas to improve.  I always look at data and my students’ work to see where my teaching can serve them better.  I’m also learning through conf...

Reading starts at home: What parents can do as SA faces literacy crisis

South Africa’s latest literacy findings have again placed the spotlight on the country’s foundational learning crisis, with new data showing […] The post Reading starts at home: Wh...

Why Early Maths Matters – Building Number Sense Alongside Reading

We know how important it is to develop a child’s early reading foundation; it is often the first step in […] The post Why Early Maths Matters – Building Number Sense Alongside Read...

How Family Reading Time Can Help Older Students Thrive

EdWeek readers offer suggestions about how to get older students reading more.

Even in Math, Teachers See a Chance to Boost Students' Reading Skills

Minnesota middle school teachers spread foundational literacy skills across academic classes.

Kindergartners' Math and Reading Scores Can Predict Their 3rd Grade Performance

But their academic trajectories aren't set in stone, and early intervention is key, researchers say.

Lessons on Modern Literacy from the Sora Student Reading App Annual Report - SPONSOR CONTENT

Digital reading tools boost literacy, access, and engagement, complementing print while supporting diverse learners through choice.

How audiobooks can help your child with summer reading

Children are encouraged to read 15 to 30 minutes a day, but during the summer, that may get lost. A local nonprofit said something free and easy can help parents encourage those re...

Free activity sheets to enforce summer reading

NBC 5 is continuing our summer literacy series Reading With You, with the help of local nonprofit Reading Partners North Texas. As part of their Take Reading With You online ser...

3 ways to encourage young readers this summer

Summer is a time for fun, but also a time that could mean educational loss for kids. “Kids can lose months of learning during the summer months,” Executive Director at Reading P...

4 At-Home Summer Literacy Strategies

As summer approaches, families may be searching for ways to support literacy development at home. Last month, I wrote about how to speak with caregivers about literacy. In that pos...

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The benefits of “repeat reading”

Does your child like to read the same book over and over again? While it may get old to hear, some literacy experts find this could actually be helpful. According to the ex...

4 Ways Families Can Support Struggling Readers This Summer

(NAPSI)—As the school year comes to a close, many parents of struggling readers may feel concerns about maintaining reading progress.

Reversing the Reading Recession

‘Read to succeed’: Byron Donalds rolls out plan to boost childhood literacy

'When children learn to read by third grade, you've opened every door ahead of them.' The post ‘Read to succeed’: Byron Donalds rolls out plan to boost childhood literacy appeared...

Reading gets boost as inspectors praise primary school’s ‘rich, real‑life’ lessons

Bright ideas and real-world learning are shaping success at a primary school.

More Teacher-Preparation Programs Follow the 'Science of Reading.' But Some Still Lag

Roughly half of programs reviewed train teachers in the skills needed to teach reading effectively.

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Dallas ISD launches Pre-Primer program to strengthen early learning foundations

Dallas ISD is launching a new Pre-Primer initiative for the 2026–2027 school year, creating a specialized bridge year for young learners who may benefit from additional support bef...