Reading
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
Can early screening help more California kids learn to read? Teachers are finding out
The Multitudes screener is administered one-to-one by an educator to a student, with paired devices. Credit: Courtesy of UCSF Dyslexia […]
October 10, 2025
What you need to know about the new reading screenings | Quick Guide
Many of the screeners are done one-to-one and last about 10 minutes. Courtesy of UCSF Dyslexia Center Este artículo está […]
October 10, 2025
California implements reading risk screeners
Credit: Pexels / Mikhail Nilov Early screening assessment to identify students at risk for reading difficulties is essential to ensure […]
August 9, 2025
Fresno Unified teachers condemn district for plan to cut extra class time for students
About 100 Fresno Unified educators slammed the state’s third-largest school system for its “unilateral” decision to eliminate a decadelong initiative […]
February 14, 2025
Seeing, Recognizing, Understanding, Thinking, Assessing, and Acting in and about the World Cannot Be Separated from the Term “Reading” | A Conversation with Patrick Shannon
I spoke by email with with Patrick W. Shannon, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Education, at Penn State, about his 2011 […]
October 16, 2022