Literacy
Massachusetts is poised to shake up literacy instruction — and some educators don’t like it
by Julian Roberts-Grmela, The Hechinger Report February 24, 2026 WAKEFIELD, Mass. — One winter morning at the Woodville School in […]
February 24, 2026
The Math Skill Schools Should Teach — Gambling
Isaac Rose-Berman doesn’t think that gambling is evil. After deciding not to pursue a doctorate in political science, Rose-Berman became […]
February 23, 2026
Why schools and public libraries must unite–in summer and all year long
Key points: This weekend, I’m taking my little guy for an indoor activity using the free game of bowling he […]
February 19, 2026
Why rigor and efficiency matter in early reading
Key points: In early literacy, the goal is simple but urgent: Help students become independent readers and writers. Every instructional […]
February 12, 2026
What’s in and out in literacy instruction for 2026
Key points: The conversation around literacy instruction has reached a turning point. After decades of debate, we’re finally seeing a […]
February 11, 2026
The debate over AI in education is stuck. Let’s move it forward in responsible ways that truly serve students
by Maddy Sims, The Hechinger Report January 29, 2026 Artificial intelligence is already reshaping how we work, communicate and create. […]
January 29, 2026
New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani is creating the first large-scale child care entitlement for 2-year-olds, but lessons from the field must be heeded
by Bruce Fuller, The Hechinger Report January 26, 2026 New York’s youthful mayor, Zohran Mamdani, is buoying the hopes of […]
January 26, 2026
Schools Overhauled Reading Programs. Older Students Are Being Left Behind.
A little girl stared at a list of test questions in her science class, unable to answer the majority. Resigned, […]
January 23, 2026
Strategies for boosting reading proficiency in California
Announcing the 2025 student achievement results at the Alexander Science Center School in Los Angeles, Gov. Gavin Newsom said, “Things […]
October 10, 2025