I believe the EdWeek article “What Is Background Knowledge, and How Does It Fit Into the Science of Reading? ” (Jan. 30, 2023) is problematic. The “science of reading” inspired by the National Reading ...

Once students can decode, they need ongoing and thoughtful instruction to understand, interpret, and engage with what they read.

This weekend we’re having a 25 th reunion and reflection on the youth civic empowerment initiative Public Achievement, in Dayton, Ohio. It reminds me how much I’ve always thought “culture” first, not ...

America is embroiled in a debate over how best to educate its students. Throughout the past three decades, students have been exposed to a sea of educational fads, from new math and whole language to ...

The official end of summer is nearing and with it comes the beginning of the new school year. Back to school sales are a familiar sight and last minute family outings try to hold on to time quickly ...

“Thank you so much for taking the time to treat me like a person,” wrote Stephanie in an email to me. A student in one of my online courses, she had fallen behind and couldn’t see a way forward — ...