Acquired Through MGN Online. SALEM, OR – Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Oregon has mailed its four-millionth book to a child in Oregon, marking a major milestone for…
Read more Oregon Reaches Major Milestone Through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library – KXLKey points: Who among us has never copied a homework answer in a hurry? Borrowed a friend’s paragraph? Accepted a parent’s “small correction” that eventually became a full…
Read more AI didn’t break homework: It exposed what was already brokenKey points: This weekend, I’m taking my little guy for an indoor activity using the free game of bowling he got for meeting our first family reading goal…
Read more Why schools and public libraries must unite–in summer and all year longKey points: In early literacy, the goal is simple but urgent: Help students become independent readers and writers. Every instructional decision we make either moves them closer to…
Read more A quicker climb up the literacy mountain: Why rigor and efficiency matter in early readingKey points: The conversation around literacy instruction has reached a turning point. After decades of debate, we’re finally seeing a broad consensus around evidence-based practices–but the challenge now…
Read more What’s in and out in literacy instruction for 2026Key points: As a former admissions officer and now an independent education consultant, I’ve read thousands of college essays. The ones that earn students admission to their dream…
Read more The three P’s of writing a memorable college essayKey points: Between kindergarten and second grade, much of the school day is dedicated to helping our youngest students master phonics, syllabication, and letter-sound correspondence–the essential building blocks…
Read more Why every middle school student deserves a second chance to learn to readNguyen is hardly alone in this experience. BookTok, the sprawling and informal literary community on TikTok, has pushed many people to read outside their usual interests. You don’t…
Read more If You Quit Social Media, Will You Read More Books?Key points: As someone who’s dedicated my career to advancing the Science of Reading movement, I’ve seen firsthand what it takes to help every child become a strong,…
Read more Solving the staffing crisis is key to the Science of Reading movementKey points: With the new school year now rolling, teachers and school leaders are likely being hit with a hard truth: Many students are not proficient in reading.…
Read more 3 strategies to boost student reading fluency this school yearThere are so many facets involved in the science of reading. In the primary grades, students are just learning how to read, and the five pillars of literacy…
Read more Elements of Fiction Teaching Guide and Activity IdeasI love losing myself in a good book, and I’m not the only one. Finding great gifts for book lovers isn’t just about testing for the best e-reader…
Read more Here’s What I’m Gifting My Fellow Book Lovers This YearBROOKLYN NAVY YARD, Brooklyn — Book by book, block by block, the Brooklyn Book Bodega is working to make books as accessible as a bag of chips from…
Read more Brooklyn Book Bodega feeds young minds by filling home shelvesOne of my daily challenges as a parent is getting my fourth grader to read for 30 minutes as part of her homework. It’s not because she struggles…
Read more The Surprising Reason Kids Can’t Seem To Read AnymoreThis story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. Students from the class of 2024 had historically low scores on a major national…
Read more NAEP scores for class of 2024 show major declines, with fewer students college readyDisclosure: Our goal is to feature products and services that we think you’ll find interesting and useful. If you purchase them, Entrepreneur may get a small share of…
Read more Even Time-Strapped Business Owners Can Share an Engaging Reading Experience with Their Kids | EntrepreneurResponding to what you read is an important literacy skill. Reading about other people’s experiences and perspectives helps kids learn about the world. And although students don’t need…
Read more 42 Amazingly Creative Book ReportsKey points: While most teachers are eager to implement the science of reading, many lack the time and tools to connect these practices to home-based support, according to…
Read more Strengthening family engagement to support the science of readingKey points: An oft-cited phrase is that students “learn to read, then read to learn.” It’s time to put that phrase to bed. Students do need to learn…
Read more 4 tips to help older K-12 readersArlington Public Schools is searching for volunteers to read to elementary-aged kids for an hour each week, as part of a push to improve literacy skills and get…
Read more Arlington testing pilot program to get kids excited about reading – WTOP News