Research in education rarely draws on the substantial body of scientific evidence on how learning works. That’s a problem for teachers, students—and the rest of us. Researchers and academics focus on ...

The Swedish government recently announced it was moving from the classroom use of digital devices back to physical books. It ...

Fordham Institute and the RAND Corp., asked more than 1,200 K-3 teachers in the fall of 2025 about their perspectives on reading instruction, the practices they use in their classrooms, the training ...

Why it matters: Quizzes can strengthen vocabulary, comprehension, and recall — all key components of literacy and long-term academic success. How it works: Assessments reveal strengths and weaknesses, ...

The reading-test scores of 4th graders have risen. But, somehow, that improvement has not resulted in higher reading scores for grade 8 and beyond. What’s the explanation? Why don’t later advances in ...

Schools spend hours every week teaching comprehension skills and strategies in "reading" class, without results. Using those techniques in history, science, and other content-focused classes could ...

Reading fluency is more than speed — it’s about accuracy, expression, and comprehension. From DIBELS assessments to playful classroom activities, educators and families have powerful ways to help ...

While this problem has received considerable attention, no clear explanation has emerged. In my recent PhD thesis, I considered a crucial, but often overlooked, piece of the puzzle – the curriculum ...

It is among the most common of nightmares. You dream of taking a test for which you are completely unprepared — you’ve never studied the material or even attended the course. For millions of American ...