Evidence-based reading research, or what many refer to as the Science of Reading, has been a much-discussed topic within the literacy landscape for the past few years. While it may seem like the “next ...

Kindergarten students Gabby Kim, left, and Ellie Such answer questions on a literacy lesson during Julie Celestial's kindergarten class at Mark Twain Elementary School in Long Beach. For the ...

As students walk in to class each morning, they encounter one of many hopscotch mats that first grade teacher Morgan Simpson has created. Rolled out at the door each morning, students toss off their ...

James Cantonwine has long wished teachers working in his district’s smaller schools of 250 students or less got the kind of ...

California took a big step toward overhauling its reading curriculum last week when Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill pushing for phonics-based instruction in elementary and middle school classrooms.

Educators need coaching, modeling, and opportunities to consistently apply structured literacy practices in daily instruction ...

Peek inside a kindergarten, first-grade, or second-grade classroom at Midland Public Schools any day of the week, and you’re guaranteed to see adorable kiddos and a flurry of activity. What you’re ...

At Cold Harbor Elementary School in Hanover County, two teachers share more than a hallway — they share a history that spans decades.

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Students in class at Lake Marie Elementary School in Whittier, on Nov. 17, 2022. (Photo by Lauren Justice/Cal Matters) This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters.