I believe the EdWeek article “What Is Background Knowledge, and How Does It Fit Into the Science of Reading? ” (Jan. 30, 2023) is problematic. The “science of reading” inspired by the National Reading ...

Most parents understand the importance of reading with children when they are young. But how can you make sure your child truly understands what they are reading? They may be able to read all of the ...

Move over "Dick and Jane." A different approach to teaching kids how to read is on the rise. For decades, two schools of thought have clashed on how to best teach children to read, with passionate ...

Would your child rather take out the trash than pick up a book? Dr. Marie Carbo, founder and executive director of the National Reading Styles Institute, says children's emotions about reading have a ...

National reading scores have reached an all-time low. Teachers at Canyon View Junior High have implemented successful strategies to boost scores by encouraging a love of reading. (Aubrey Smith) The ...

D avid Jolliffe has seen how much trouble students have had in recent years doing their reading. He has given them a full article or book and watched them struggle to read anything beyond an excerpt.