This video breaks down the surprising flaws behind the way we teach children the alphabet, especially the classic “A is for ...

Paddington Bear, one of my all-time favorites, was a little bear who was a refugee and made it to London and needed a home,” ...

As Illinois rolls out a new law requiring early literacy screenings beginning Jan. 1, some educators question whether it will ...

However, the Second Book of the Maccabees (c. 124 BCE), written in Egypt, notes that Hanukkah is celebrated for eight days because it was actually a belated celebration of Sukkot. This is an important ...

There has been a longstanding discussion in the reading wars since the 1950s, when the novel “Why Johnny Can’t Read” ...

For more than a century, parents and teachers have been engaged in “reading wars” between those who favor phonics (teaching ...

New data shows achievement gaps in education for some Charleston County School District classrooms are shrinking thanks to ...

From Ms. Rachel to Cynthia Nixon, Mamdani's inaugural committee includes a mix of high-profile entertainers whose politics ...

Consistently poor spelling can indicate that a child has dyslexia or another related learning challenge. If that's masked by ...

Languishing schools | Broader purpose | Damaged goods. Mercury News reader letters to the editor for Dec. 16, 2025.

Emotional neglect is one of the most misunderstood forms of harm. It does not leave bruises. It does not announce itself ...

Congress and colleges have lost their way Editor; If you are paying any attention to what’s happening in this country you should feel some real concern and demand that those in Congress ...