Literacy
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How Neuroscience Advances Can Help to Predict Reading Outcomes
Using science to improve education seems like a no brainer, but it still seems like there is a long way to go before everyone ... -
How Books Can Help Students Embrace Diversity
We know that reading books increases literacy, fluency, and vocabulary, but reading books also serves another critical role—that of celebrating diversity. Theeverymom.com says, “The ... -
Reading Tips for Reluctant Students
It can be tough to get students to read in general, but encouraging reading for pleasure can seem impossible. According to The Reading Agency, ... -
The Art and Science of Close Reading in the Classroom
At first glance, the Common Core standards for reading education don’t seem all that different from what teachers have been doing for decades. Unlike ... -
How to Increase Reading for Pleasure
The National Literary Trust defines reading for pleasure as “reading that we do of our own free will, anticipating the satisfaction that we will ... -
What are the Five Stages of Reading Development?
I am the proud father of a two-year-old son who has an insatiable appetite for books. Before he goes to bed every night, I ... -
Reading skills every teacher can use
When was the last time your asked students to read something in your class? The chances are good that you gave them a reading ... -
What Are the 13 Types of Literacy?
When we think of literacy, we usually think of the ability to read and write. However, the understanding of literacy that we possess is ... -
What you must know about structured literacy programs
Literacy skills are the key to success for students and adults. Now more than ever, readers must be able to comprehend information from a ... -
Shatter outdated reading approaches with these ideas
Round robin reading and its variations have managed to keep a foothold in classrooms for hundreds of years. It’s one of the least effective ...
