PS 44 launches unique literacy program where children practice reading skills while helping calm shelter dogs through a phone ...

During Black History Month, we’re reminded that reading with babies is equity in action—building brains, strengthening bonds, and giving every child a stronger, more just start.

Great teachers do way more than just explain lessons and grade papers. Sometimes it takes superhuman empathy to really see ...

Utah lawmakers are considering what could be an aggressive move to combat lagging childhood literacy rates across the state.

What’s Going On is a listing of activities taking place throughout the Downriver community. To submit an event, send an email to downriverlife@thenewsherald.com. List the time, date, location, cost ...

Madeline Cash’s debut novel Lost Lambs, may just be the debut, if not the book, of the year.

Personal narrative writing remains a cornerstone of creative expression and academic success. This guide explores six essential techniques including vivid setting establishment, foreshadowing, ...

A new provision in the Arkansas LEARNS Act that took effect at the start of the school year will force students to repeat the third grade if they are unable to read at their grade level.

Wantagh’s youngest students had some special visitors in their classrooms—all there to share a story. World Read Aloud Day was celebrated throughout the Wantagh School District on Feb. 4, ...

Georgia lawmakers are advancing legislation to boost the state’s literacy rates as local school districts continue efforts to address reading challenges.

Several students at the Alexandria school posted low reading scores last spring, putting them at risk of having to repeat ...

Once students can decode, they need ongoing and thoughtful instruction to understand, interpret, and engage with what they read.