Most Americans have likely never heard of Lucy Calkins, but their children’s teachers probably have. Calkins, a professor of education at Columbia University, has created one of the nation’s most widely used reading instruction programs, and, according to a groundbreaking new report, the program is deeply flawed.

Problems With Lucy Calkins’ Curriculum Go Beyond Reading—To WritingNatalie Wexler Senior Contributor Forbes MagazineRecent controversy about literacy guru Lucy Calkins has centered on her approach to reading instruction. But she came to prominence as an expert on...

New research shows controversial Reading Recovery program eventually had a…

exas Teachers Union Warns Of School Staffing CrisisDALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – Texas school districts may be facing an impending staffing crisis, warns a union representing school employees across the state.

PreK Reading TipsBy Kiran Gokal Learning and practicing to read at the Pre-k level is really important in a child's language development. Early reading is vital in building fluency skills that will set children up for success as they get older and face more difficult...

Help your 5th Grader Write a Great EssayBy Kiran Gokal Writing essays can be a daunting task for students. 5th-grade students have a strong foundation of writing skills to help them construct body paragraphs and express their ideas using complex sentences…

Dogs, Kids, and Reading!Dogs, Kids, and Reading! What do these have in common? They are all great at making reading more fun! Having a dog around is a great way to encourage reading for kids. Studies have shown that kids who read to dogs or have dogs nearby tend to...

Study Says COVID Lockdowns Did more Harm Than Good  The researchers say lockdowns had no noticeable effect on reducing COVID-related deaths and a "devastating effect" on economies and social ills.  

Reading Strategies for Struggling ReadersBy Kiran Gokal There are many reasons why a student might have a hard time reading, whether related to a learning disability or simply a lack of interest. The key to improving with either is to build confidence and provide...

New Texas teachers, leaving the job most after their first yearThe 2020-2021 Texas Teacher Workforce Report detailed teacher retention and salary. HOUSTON — A recent study found new teachers in Texas are leaving the job after their first year at an alarming rate. It’s...

Top 5 Ways To Get Started With Interactive WritingBy Kiran Gokal Interactive writing is a dynamic form of instruction that is designed to strengthen a student's understanding of the writing process. Through small group settings in the classroom, this process is proven...

13-year-olds’ Reading, Math Scores Decline For First Time In National Test’s HistoryBy Julia Musto | Fox NewsMath and reading test scores for the nation’s 13-year-old students fell between 2012 and 2020 for the first time in the nearly…

NBC News Zinhle Essamuah reports on the role that Mason the Labrador retriever has played in being an emotional support dog for the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office in Florida.

World War ll veteran receives high school diploma after 80 yearsNBC News World War II veteran Donald Huisinga was drafted into the war three months before his high graduation, so school officials in San Angelo, Texas, decided to honor the veteran with his diploma.

Scope and sequence is a structure of teaching a subject (the scope) in a specific sequence. The proper usage of scope and sequence in education allows students to maximize their learning and sets them up for further learning opportunities in the future. Without a scope and sequence to a subject/topic…

The School Staffing Crisis Won’t End Any Time SoonBy Mark Lieberman — December 09, 2021. EdweekStaffing shortages that have been crushing schools for months—with frequent absences and unfilled openings for teachers, instructional aides, bus drivers, custodians,...

When I had my first child, the advice to me about how to raise a strong reader was simple: Read to her all the time and leave good books around. That guidance reflected the belief that learning to read was instinctual, much in the way that the…

Why Students Must Learn Critical Thinking SkillsCurrent Reading Ranch LocationsBy Brian Southwell"I'm not just talking about the ability to think critically. I'm talking about thinking critically about things that really matter. Things like your life, what you want to...

Texas Students Lost Ground in Reading During the Pandemic. Hear From Experts on What Can HelpThe Dallas Morning News Join the Education Lab for a virtual discussion about…

Reading level refers primarily to how students compare to a normalized group in their reading. However, there are many other factors involved, such as interest levels and text complexity. Many publishers have developed their own leveled reading…

10 Reasons to Teach Your Child Phonics For ReadingPhonics is the foundation for literacy and language skills. Without phonics, it’s almost impossible to learn how to read or write. Without phonics instruction, you are guessing without any clues…

Andrea Yon is used to helping students in need. At the Williston-Elko Middle School in rural South Carolina, where she has taught for seven years, more than 3 out of every 4 students are poor enough to qualify for free or reduced-priced lunch.

After spending years in the classroom, Jessica Reid Sliwerski decided to tap into her experience as an elementary school teacher and principal to teach as many kids as possible to read using a science-based methodology. When the coronavirus struck, upending education as we know it…