Reading & Literacy
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Different Subjects, Different Reading
How can teachers help students master each content area's specialized vocabulary, tools, and ways of communicating?
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Reading to Understand: Unlocking the Elements of Comprehension
Reading comprehension is a complex element of the "science of reading." Learn how schools can foster students鈥� ability to make sense of texts.
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How Technology Is Shaping Reading Instruction鈥攆or Better or Worse
The transition from print books to reading on computer screens raises questions about how to use digital tools to teach reading.
- Reading & Literacy Webinar A Blueprint for Structured Literacy: Building a Shared Vision for Classroom Success鈥擯resented by the International Dyslexia AssociationSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Leading experts and 糖心动漫vlog come together for a dynamic discussion on how to make Structured Literacy a reality in every classroom.
Reading & Literacy Opinion Students Need Anchors When They Read. How to Make Them StickI鈥檝e taught English in China and Chinese in America. Here鈥檚 what it taught me about literacy.Reading & Literacy Webinar Scaling Reading Intervention at High-Need DistrictsSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Learn how to scale research-driven reading interventions to support every student, even in high-need districts with limited resources.
Reading & Literacy A Popular Method for Teaching Phonemic Awareness Doesn't Boost ReadingIn a new study, a highly used program didn't lead to improvements in students' word-reading abilities.
Reading & Literacy Opinion How Should Teachers Deal With Problematic Language in Literature?Offensive prose does show up in books. Ignoring it doesn't help students.
Reading & Literacy Novels vs. Excerpts: What to Know About a Big Reading DebateHere are three core things to keep in mind about new evidence on the texts used in reading classes.Reading & Literacy Quiz Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Building Strong Writers?SponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Answer 7 questions about the key strategies and foundations for building strong writers.
Reading & Literacy These Teachers Have Their Students Read Multiple Novels a Year. How They Do ItMaking time for reading, checking for understanding, and presenting works in context are top priorities.Reading & Literacy Webinar Beyond the Spreadsheet: Turn Early Literacy Data Into Better Reading OutcomesSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Learn how to move beyond surface-level numbers to uncover the key insights hiding deep in your students' early literacy data.
Reading & Literacy Explainer What Is a Basal Reader, And Why Are They Controversial?From the Civil War to the new millennium, one reading tool has held a secure spot in American classrooms.
Reading & Literacy Are Books Really Disappearing From American Classrooms?Measuring whether "whole texts" are vanishing in favor of excerpts isn't clear cut.
Reading & Literacy What Makes an Effective Reading Intervention? One Researcher's 5 CriteriaStudies highlight targeting specific skills and offering opportunities for practice, among others.
Reading & Literacy Why Teaching Spelling Can Boost Students' Reading SkillsNew evidence suggests some types of spelling instruction offer bigger payoffs for reading than others.
Reading & Literacy Opinion Small-Group Reading Instruction Is Not as Effective as You ThinkWe鈥檙e missing out on a golden opportunity鈥攐ne that could effectively triple literacy instruction overnight.Reading & Literacy Quiz Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Early Structured Literacy Education and Its Lasting Impact?Answer 7 questions about early structured literacy education and its lasting impact on children
