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Early Literacy

Learn more about the curriculum and methods used to teach young children the literacy skills they need to read and write, including phonics

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Why Putting the 'Science of 69´«Ã½' Into Practice Is So Challenging
Philosophical disagreements, a rushed rollout, and a lack of ready-to-use materials have complicated one state's journey.
Assistant Principal Beth Bearor and kindergartener Rhys Gallup practice letters and letter sounds while walking through a rope ladder during P.E. teacher Robyn Newton’s action-based learning class at Vergennes Union Elementary School in Vergennes, Vt., on Nov. 18, 2024.
Assistant Principal Beth Bearor and kindergartener Rhys Gallup practice letters and letter sounds while walking through a rope ladder during P.E. teacher Robyn Newton’s action-based learning class at Vergennes Union Elementary School in Vergennes, Vt., on Nov. 18, 2024.
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Student Well-Being Video This School Keeps Kids Moving All Day. See How It Works
Inside a school where movement is woven into academics throughout the day.
Jaclyn Borowski, January 28, 2025
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Professional Development Quiz Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Professional Development?
Answer 7 questions about literacy-focused professional development.
January 27, 2025
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Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Effective Literacy Professional Learning?
Answer 8 questions about effective literacy PD.
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Teacher holding up a card with the letters "sh" and a young elementary student writing with pencil on paper. The desk shows other cards with letters and a tablet device.
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69´«Ã½ & Literacy Researchers Created a Phonics Program With ‘Dramatic’ Results. How It Works
Consistent implementation of the 30-minute-a-day program fueled the results.
Sarah Schwartz, January 17, 2025
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69´«Ã½ & Literacy Spotlight Spotlight on the Early Learning Success: Literacy and Math Foundations
This Spotlight will help you explore phonemic awareness instruction, developing math fluency through problem-solving, and more.
January 15, 2025
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Inclusive Literacy: A Handbook for School Administrators
Gain insights, strategies, and tools to implement equitable, evidence-based practices; support teacher growth; and drive schoolwide literacy success.
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A middle aged caucasian teacher helps an multi-racial elementary school girl with word cards at the young girl's desk.
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69´«Ã½ & Literacy Does Teaching 'Sight Words' Contradict the Science of 69´«Ã½?
Simple words like "the" and "of" are everywhere, but don't follow regular phonics patterns. How should teachers approach them?
Sarah Schwartz, January 10, 2025
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First grader Makai Parker practices reading skills at Eastern Elementary School in Washington, N.C. The state of North Carolina is taking measures to improve reading rates in elementary schools, including this first grade classroom at Eastern Elementary in Washington, N.C.
First grader Makai Parker practices reading skills at Eastern Elementary School in Washington, N.C. The state of North Carolina is taking measures to improve reading rates in elementary schools, including this first grade classroom at Eastern Elementary in Washington, N.C.
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69´«Ã½ & Literacy Video Video: Why Are Parents Suing Lucy Calkins and Fountas & Pinnell?
All you need to know about the lawsuit targeting popular literacy gurus Lucy Calkins, Irene Fountas, and Gay Su Pinnell.
Stephen Sawchuk & Lauren Santucci, December 17, 2024
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An elementary student reads on his own in class.
An elementary student reads on his own in class.
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69´«Ã½ & Literacy Here's What Happens Next on the Calkins, Fountas & Pinnell Curriculum Lawsuit
The reading series were deceptively marketed as backed by research, despite omitting key instructional elements, the lawsuit claims.
Sarah Schwartz, December 6, 2024
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Teaching and tutoring online to a young child at home.
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69´«Ã½ & Literacy What the Research Says What’s in the ‘Secret Sauce’ That Made This Virtual 69´«Ã½ Tutoring Work?
High attendance, well-trained tutors, and trusting relationships helped close learning gaps.
Sarah D. Sparks, December 5, 2024
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Two students in a combined second- and third-grade class read together.
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69´«Ã½ & Literacy 4 Things to Know About the Literacy Lawsuit Targeting Lucy Calkins and Fountas & Pinnell
A novel lawsuit could open a new front in the reading wars. Here's what you need to know.
Evie Blad, December 5, 2024
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Volunteer teacher reading to a class of preschool kids, preschool age; school children; students.
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69´«Ã½ & Literacy Parents Sue Lucy Calkins, Fountas and Pinnell, and Others Over 69´«Ã½ Curricula
A first-of-its-kind lawsuit targets creators of whole-language reading curricula.
Evie Blad, December 4, 2024
6 min read
69´«Ã½ & Literacy Spotlight Spotlight on Inclusive Literacy Resources & Tools
This Spotlight will help you explore innovative strategies and resources to support diverse learners.
December 3, 2024