In classrooms across the country, teachers are rethinking how students build reading comprehension — not just how they decode words, but how they make meaning from text. That shift is part of a larger ...

Most tests that elementary teachers take to enter the profession don’t adequately measure their knowledge of best practices for reading instruction, a new analysis contends. The report, from the ...

EdSource · The John Fensterwald forecast: What’s coming for California schools in 2026 The John Fensterwald forecast: What’s coming for California schools in 2026 January 8, 2026 - It's time for John ...

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 ...

Literacy is arguably the most important skill needed to ensure students reach academic and professional success. It’s also important that students establish strong literacy skills from the ...

Educators, policy makers and business leaders often fret about the state of math education,” the New York Times reported in May. “But reading comprehension may be a larger stumbling block.” Indeed, ...

E. D. Hirsch, Jr. is the founder of the Core Knowledge Foundation and professor emeritus of education and humanities at the University of Virginia. He is the author of several books, including ...