Experts say early literacy gaps don’t just affect academics — they can shape long-term outcomes well beyond the classroom.
The first major moment in a child’s schooling — what many educators call the "make-or-break" year for literacy — is third grade. By the end of third grade, students are expected to transition from ...
Third graders in Maryland who don’t read on grade level by the end of the school year may find themselves repeating the grade. Maryland’s department of education is considering enacting a statewide ...
Almost all children can learn to read with effective data-driven support, according to Gardner Institute analysis.
So, what’s being done to help them overcome challenges? At Wayne-Westland Community Schools, it’s finding success stories in helping students soar in reading. Nowadays, Penelope Coyle’s reading ...
Valley PBS and Fresno Unified School District have partnered with Golden 1 Credit Union to create Reading Explorers Lessons for grades Pre-Kindergarten through Third grade. The daily lessons will be ...
Multi-vehicle crash involving Baltimore City firetruck sends several people to hospital A multi-vehicle crash involving a Baltimore City firetruck sent several people to the hospital on Friday night.
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – The Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD-3) exam has been a familiar milestone for Indiana’s third graders, but this year, students could be at risk for being ...
On Monday, the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute released a report detailing early literacy rates among Utah children, ...
"Poor reading skills can limit future educational opportunities, career options and personal growth," Steve Grineski writes.