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Why one reading expert says ‘just-right’ books are all wrong

In a new book, researcher Timothy Shanahan argues that giving students easy texts is holding back US reading achievement ...
Reading achievement has been stagnant in the US for decades, raising questions about what other methods might work to help ...
Some advocates and parents are worried the state's new literacy laws won't be enough to move districts not already embracing ...
Detroit — The little girl with purple barrettes at the end of her braids could hardly sit still in her chair, but Academic Interventionist Evelyn Smith pressed forward. "I want to focus on your ...
In most states, schools are required to screen students as they enter kindergarten—a process that is meant to identify ...
There has been a longstanding discussion in the reading wars since the 1950s, when the novel “Why Johnny Can’t Read” ...
Porter-Magee, K. (2025). “ Helping Kids Slip the Surly Bonds of Leveled Reading: New book touts the critical role teachers ...
Michigan schools have the highest rate of chronic absenteeism in the Midwest, but the state doesn't have a plan to fix the ...
Matrics aren’t the only kids heading into that intimidating exam hall. Children get their first taste of the exam hall at ...
Arizona brought a steady flow of simulated pressure and Booker generally did well. The Cowboys still surrendered five sacks ...
The air buzzed with laughter as children clutching colourful storybooks darted between rows of stalls lined with vibrant illustrations and picture books.
Turn your iPad into a true laptop alternative with these practical tips for productivity, multitasking, typing, and getting ...