4th grade reading, 8th grade math scores continue to plunge in WA despite more spending
State and federal education spending for K-12 schools is way up - but test scores in 4th grade reading and 8th grade math are dropping, according to a non-parti ...
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6 Ways to Upgrade Old-School Book Reports
These creative alternatives to book reports can spark imaginations, boost comprehension, and reignite a love for reading.
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Mississippi’s education miracle: A model for global literacy reform
Harry Anthony Patrinos, University of Arkansas In a surprising turnaround, Mississippi, once ranked near the bottom of U.S. education standings, has dramatically improved its student literacy rates.
‘Mỹ Documents’ hits a little too close to home — which is all the more reason to read it
Kevin Nguyen's second novel centers on a Vietnamese American family torn apart by internment camps targeting citizens with ...
Texas ranks 37th in fourth grade reading. It's time for bold action on literacy | Opinion
Texas lawmakers need to provide funding for evidence-based literacy interventions, along with more screening to identify ...
How reading benefits both the brain and the body
Recent reports show that Texas students struggle with reading. The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) said some fourth through eighth graders failed to reach its ...