Many states have recently enacted laws or rules designed to ensure that teachers are well versed in evidence-based reading instruction. Here are some highlights. Requires districts to provide core ...

With educators under enormous pressure to make sure students meet grade level standards in reading and math, writing often takes a back seat in the curriculum, as many literacy experts have observed.

Helping children recognise the sounds in words can improve their reading ability. Pratham Books/Flickr There are two main approaches to teaching children to read. Phonics, involves teaching children ...