Research shows that asking students to monitor and correct their own understanding of text as they read can boost their comprehension—though using AI for this purpose hasn’t been studied extensively.

In 2013, Mississippi passed reforms focused on improving kindergarten to third grade literacy and teacher development. The state invested in phonics, fluency, vocabulary and reading comprehension.

Mississippi moved from 49th in the nation in fourth-grade reading in 2013 to ninth in 2024. Louisiana jumped from last place in 2019 to 16th last year.

Students exhibited between 1.5 and 3.4 years of growth, depending on the grade and subject, according to data from Third Future. A typical student exhibits a year of growth in one school year.

Recent STAAR test results show that while Texas students increased literacy rates slightly, nearly half of students in third ...

The WritersBLOCK / ReadersBLOCK project in Hobart is a reminder of the importance of stories, and the benefits of making time ...

In fact, 19 states had a fourth grade reading score below the national average of 214. For eighth graders, 11 states had scores much lower than the national average of 257.

The TEA released the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) results for grades 3 through 8, which include tests in reading, language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.

July Fourth falling on a Friday is the perfect excuse to get out of D.C. These Independence Day activities make for a fun day trip — or an overnight excursion, if you prefer. Maryland’s ...

The Fort Worth ISD school board and superintendent discussed the district’s 2025 STAAR scores, Bluebonnet Learning curriculum and dyslexia services on Tuesday.

Michigan currently has flat 4.25% personal income tax. The new surcharge would bring a 5% additional tax against an individual's income above $500,000 and against a couple's income above $1 million.

Meghan Gentry has worked as a social worker at Champaign’s Bottenfield Elementary School for the last three years after serving in the same role at Centennial High School for eight years ...