For teachers and parents, a close look at a child’s writing sample offers key information about his or her literacy development. In this post, I collaborate with co-author Dr. Molly Ness of Fordham ...

In one sense, the national conversation about what it will take to make sure all children become strong readers has been wildly successful: States are passing legislation supporting evidence-based ...

In putting together this special report on how writing instruction can and should build on the science of reading, Education Week reporters read through dozens of studies and spoke to leading ...

Literacy goes far beyond the ability to read and write. Literacy arms us with the tools we need to adequately express ourselves, which is why getting quality reading and writing materials is so ...

Writing, spelling, and reading reinforce each other. Spelling helps a child see the patterns in language and understand how words are really put together. By learning spelling, children realize that ...

Even after years of intensive intervention and tutoring, dyslexic students can continue to struggle with reading and writing. That’s why advances in technology have been invaluable to students who ...

Many students aren't learning spelling and writing skills in school. Parents can help, but there are limits to what they can do. Especially during remote learning, parents are discovering their kids ...