Student literacy is in trouble nationally. Illinois is one of 41 states where just 1 in 3 or fewer of its fourth-graders met ...

Teach letter recognition and sounds before introducing words. Use phonics-based learning, where kids learn how letters and ...

The race to lead the state education department pits the teachers union-backed incumbent, Jill Underly, against consultant ...

While these well-orchestrated events feed political junkies’ voracious appetite for cultural conflict, they also underscore ...

As lawmakers debate whether transgender athletes can play sports, they're missing a more widespread education issue — low test scores, especially in reading.

The race to lead the state education department pits the teachers union-backed incumbent, Jill Underly, against consultant Brittany Kinser, a supporter of the private school voucher program who is ...

FIVE YEARS AGO, when Esti Iturralde’s daughter was in the first grade, the little girl struggled with learning to read. The ...

In a surprising turnaround, Mississippi, once ranked near the bottom of U.S. education standings, has dramatically improved ...

As Cody and I walked to my classroom, the second-grader excitedly shared stories with me about his new home and baby sister. However, his smile quickly faded as we sat down to complete a reading ...

According to “The Nation’s Report Card” issued by the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) on Jan. 24, 2025, ...

There were two huge developments in the literacy world early this year. First, the emergence of a phonics program that could ...