It works to teach reading by phonics
Young readers comprehend just as well by learning with a phonics-only approach, rather than whole-word meanings, new research suggests.
Language Arts
Genetics may predict a child’s reading ability
A London study has used a genetic scoring technique to predict reading performance throughout school years from DNA alone.
In conversations, students sure do curse a lot
People who swear may filter their words less, but new research suggests they're also more honest, because they filter their thoughts less too.
Is news media an enemy of the people?
Pres. Trump called dishonest news media an "enemy of the people." It's an interesting choice of terms, but presidential rhetoric has been very interesting of late.
We sing America through the mic of poetry
Student poetry from a school in St. Louis expresses what it means to kids to be American and continues the tradition of Langston Hughes.
Trump seeks ‘repeal’ of so-called Common Core
What did Kellyanne Conway mean when she said the president was planning to "repeal" the Common Core State Standards?
Teacher training could help English learners write
When teachers of English learners took some professional development, their students performed better on key writing tests.
We portray disabilities to make the able feel good
How do we portray disabled people? Can we portray them more accurately or in a way that will help to ease their inclusion in a diverse society?
Tests say girls are better readers than boys
Reported gender gaps in reading ability may be a reflection of tests that measure reading ability, incl. multiple-choice and essay questions.
College apps bring their fair share of stress
Applying to college is tough these days, and the process sometimes stresses students out, esp. the essays. Rejection can be worse, but there's hope.