/early-literacy Early Literacy en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT /events/webinar/restoring-writing-in-grades-k-3-as-a-core-pillar-of-literacy Explore research on handwriting automaticity and sentence construction, plus strategies to improve writing instruction across grades K–3. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT /events/webinar/restoring-writing-in-grades-k-3-as-a-core-pillar-of-literacy /technology/reading-is-hard-to-teach-can-ai-help/2026/03 Artificial intelligence might be able to drive cars, treat diseases, and train your front door to recognize your face. But can it help kids learn how to read? Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:07:08 GMT /technology/reading-is-hard-to-teach-can-ai-help/2026/03 /teaching-learning/phonics-is-crucial-but-how-much-is-too-much/2026/03 An influential researcher in the science of reading movement is warns schools may be "overteaching" the skill. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:58:19 GMT /teaching-learning/phonics-is-crucial-but-how-much-is-too-much/2026/03 /teaching-learning/assessing-kindergarten-readiness-during-routine-pediatric-checkups/2026/03 An Ohio pediatric hospital's clinics assess preschoolers' literacy readiness during routine visits. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:27:22 GMT /teaching-learning/assessing-kindergarten-readiness-during-routine-pediatric-checkups/2026/03 /teaching-learning/opinion-has-our-zeal-for-the-science-of-reading-created-a-cycle-of-confusion/2026/03 I’m an Orton-Gillingham-certified teacher. Here’s why the spread of new programs troubles me. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:55:52 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-has-our-zeal-for-the-science-of-reading-created-a-cycle-of-confusion/2026/03 /leadership/the-case-for-reading-tutoring-before-3rd-grade-not-after/2026/02 New research suggests virtual tutoring can boost literacy learning before kids begin to struggle. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:39:45 GMT /leadership/the-case-for-reading-tutoring-before-3rd-grade-not-after/2026/02 /teaching-learning/congress-wants-to-know-what-makes-the-science-of-reading-work/2026/02 Experts noted states' careful implementation—and the key role of federal investment in reading research. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 21:55:09 GMT /teaching-learning/congress-wants-to-know-what-makes-the-science-of-reading-work/2026/02 /teaching-learning/how-to-build-a-reading-block-two-teachers-share-their-approaches/2025/12 Studies don't prescribe how best to knit together components of reading—leaving it up to teachers to devise. Mon, 08 Dec 2025 20:22:25 GMT /teaching-learning/how-to-build-a-reading-block-two-teachers-share-their-approaches/2025/12 /leadership/the-top-10-edweek-stories-of-2025/2025/11 Readers were highly engaged in stories about reading strategies, and the impact of deep federal cuts to education programs. Mon, 17 Nov 2025 22:37:16 GMT /leadership/the-top-10-edweek-stories-of-2025/2025/11 /events/webinar/a-blueprint-for-structured-literacy-building-a-shared-vision-for-classroom-success-presented-by-the-international-dyslexia-association Leading experts and ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog come together for a dynamic discussion on how to make Structured Literacy a reality in every classroom. Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:00:00 GMT /events/webinar/a-blueprint-for-structured-literacy-building-a-shared-vision-for-classroom-success-presented-by-the-international-dyslexia-association /events/webinar/scaling-reading-intervention-at-high-need-districts Learn how to scale research-driven reading interventions to support every student, even in high-need districts with limited resources. Thu, 06 Nov 2025 19:00:00 GMT /events/webinar/scaling-reading-intervention-at-high-need-districts /teaching-learning/a-popular-method-for-teaching-phonemic-awareness-doesnt-boost-reading/2025/11 In a new study, a highly used program didn't lead to improvements in students' word-reading abilities. Tue, 04 Nov 2025 22:09:27 GMT /teaching-learning/a-popular-method-for-teaching-phonemic-awareness-doesnt-boost-reading/2025/11 /teaching-learning/how-one-district-approaches-the-science-of-reading-with-english-learners/2025/10 Leaders shared three guiding principles in a recent Education Week virtual event. Tue, 28 Oct 2025 19:29:40 GMT /teaching-learning/how-one-district-approaches-the-science-of-reading-with-english-learners/2025/10 /events/webinar/beyond-the-spreadsheet-turn-early-literacy-data-into-better-reading-outcomes Learn how to move beyond surface-level numbers to uncover the key insights hiding deep in your students' early literacy data. Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:54:00 GMT /events/webinar/beyond-the-spreadsheet-turn-early-literacy-data-into-better-reading-outcomes /teaching-learning/what-makes-an-effective-reading-intervention-one-researchers-5-criteria/2025/10 Studies highlight targeting specific skills and offering opportunities for practice, among others. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 20:14:02 GMT /teaching-learning/what-makes-an-effective-reading-intervention-one-researchers-5-criteria/2025/10 /teaching-learning/why-teaching-spelling-can-boost-students-reading-skills/2025/10 New evidence suggests some types of spelling instruction offer bigger payoffs for reading than others. Mon, 06 Oct 2025 21:43:20 GMT /teaching-learning/why-teaching-spelling-can-boost-students-reading-skills/2025/10 /teaching-learning/opinion-small-group-reading-instruction-is-not-as-effective-as-you-think/2025/09 We’re missing out on a golden opportunity—one that could effectively triple literacy instruction overnight. Fri, 26 Sep 2025 16:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-small-group-reading-instruction-is-not-as-effective-as-you-think/2025/09 /teaching-learning/how-the-science-of-reading-can-support-english-learners/2025/09 English learners are sometimes an afterthought in 'science of reading' policies. Some ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog want to change that. Mon, 22 Sep 2025 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/how-the-science-of-reading-can-support-english-learners/2025/09 /group-subscriptions/teaching-learning/get-an-instant-download-your-guide-to-reading-instruction Your Guide to Reading Instruction Thu, 14 Aug 2025 20:26:36 GMT /group-subscriptions/teaching-learning/get-an-instant-download-your-guide-to-reading-instruction /group-subscriptions/teaching-learning/get-an-instant-download-your-guide-to-the-science-of-reading Your Guide to the Science of Reading Tue, 12 Aug 2025 20:48:22 GMT /group-subscriptions/teaching-learning/get-an-instant-download-your-guide-to-the-science-of-reading /teaching-learning/districts-using-high-quality-reading-curricula-still-supplement-with-other-materials-why/2025/08 A new report maps the shifting reading curriculum market. Mon, 04 Aug 2025 21:18:43 GMT /teaching-learning/districts-using-high-quality-reading-curricula-still-supplement-with-other-materials-why/2025/08 /teaching-learning/opinion-she-gave-us-a-way-in-a-teachers-defense-of-lucy-calkins/2025/08 Every decade, a new savior for literacy emerges: Phonics! Whole language! Balanced reading! Phonics, again! Fri, 01 Aug 2025 16:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-she-gave-us-a-way-in-a-teachers-defense-of-lucy-calkins/2025/08