“Progressives” at teachers’ colleges pushed a reading technique called “Balanced Literacy.” Instead of memorizing sounds and ...

Teaching methods have changed over recent years, particularly in the areas of reading and writing. The pendulum is swinging back, though, so phonics and cursive writing are turning up in lesson plans.

In Raymond Elementary School’s pre-kindergarten classroom, boys and girls huddled together on a rug with their teacher to learn a foundational skill for reading and spelling: how to pull apart and put ...

After previous years of low literacy rates, San Joaquin County is actively making changes to improve student reading scores.

Since the school district implemented a new phonics program in Bradley Elementary School, 80% of the kids are now reading above grade level.

It’s not simply that kids’ culture has improved since I was young. Across stage, screen and cinema, grownup offerings pale in comparison to those aimed at my son, writes Catherine Shoard ...

A New Dr. Seuss channel on GoNoodle debuting during Dr. Seuss Birthday Week offers educator-ready videos, activity sheets, and a classroom badge to spark joyful reading habits. ATLANTA, March 2, 2026 ...

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Recently, I watched the local TV news at noon. Most of the commercials were for ambulance chasers. Their billboards are also ubiquitous. Such advertising requires a significant cost. During my viewing ...

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A leading exec at the public broadcasting institution breaks down the impact of recent government cuts and what to do about them By Abbey White Associate Editor & News Writer In May 1969, Fred ...