But I think it’s also because reading instruction became lazy and political. “Progressives” at teachers’ colleges pushed a ...

Balanced Literacy downplays structured phonics, where kids learn by memorizing letters' sounds. Is that why some are struggling to read?

An influential researcher in the science of reading movement is warns schools may be "overteaching" the skill.

Balanced Literacy downplays "structured phonics," the older technique where kids memorize letters' sounds and learn to sound out words. Balanced Literacy does sound more fun than boring phonics drills ...

My child can’t read!” That’s become a common complaint from parents. Why? It might be because kids are distracted by social media and video games. But I think it’s also because reading instruction ...

My child can’t read!” That’s become a common complaint from parents. Why? It might be because kids are distracted by social media and video games. But I think it’s also because reading instruction ...

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.

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

National Reading Month reminds us that helping Michigan children become strong readers takes more than schools alone, writes ...

Plummeting literacy rates have fueled a bitter debate over how best to teach reading. And artificial intelligence turning up ...

Fighting for Michigan’s Readers. National Reading Month highlights an important truth: helping Michigan children become ...