Hours of small-group instruction lead to the kind of background noise that interferes with learning. It’s hard to concentrate when there’s lots of talking in the background. That’s a problem for ...

Ask an early educator to explain the science of reading, and phonics will likely headline the response. But phonics, and its emphasis on word recognition, covers only part of the reading-proficiency ...

Before the pandemic, more than 40% of new internet users were children. Estimates now suggest that children’s screen time has surged by 60% or more with children 12 and under spending upward of five ...

A forbidden list of words will stifle spontaneity and undermine real education. Source: Dennis M. Clausen Political forces that speak the loudest about improving our nation’s educational system often ...

When children acquire a new language, they are not merely memorizing vocabulary. Actually, they're opening up pathways to diverse opportunities, friendships, and cultural experiences. Proficiency in ...

At Dos Puentes Elementary School, “red time” is for speaking Spanish and “blue time” is for speaking English. Teachers also support students as they shift between languages. Credit: Tara García ...