There has been a longstanding discussion in the reading wars since the 1950s, when the novel “Why Johnny Can’t Read” ...

Being book smart is not the same as being street smart. Just because someone has a pile of degrees doesn’t mean that they ...

Heather Povinelli, who once gave up on her dream of teaching in college due to her height, was named one of five California Teachers of the Year.

The print edition of Merriam-Webster was once a touchstone of authority and stability. Then the internet brought about a ...

It's not too late to turn the page on old habits and start reading again in 2026. People often stop reading in adulthood because they're fatigued from school book assignments or just don't have the ...

Jessica Migala has been a health, fitness, and nutrition writer for almost 15 years. She has contributed to more than 40 print and digital publications, including Health and Runner's World. Jessica ...

A 10-hour course for educators creates a common language for teaching phonemic awareness across all grade levels.

PART 1 A Brief History of Emotional Intelligence Everyone values EI, but actually learning the component skills is another matter entirely. By Marc Brackett, Ph.D., and Robin Stern, Ph.D. Thirty-four ...

Proven methods for teaching the readers who struggle most have been known for decades. Why do we often fail to use them?

Each month, Dayton Daily News reporter Eileen McClory highlights local ideas that improve outcomes for students and teachers in the Dayton area.

One criticism of the science of reading is that phonics can be boring. Gee Macrory, a British scholar, says that decodable ...

The School Committee revealed its Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) results at its regular meeting last ...