Education Week

The ‘Science of Reading’ and English-Language Learners: What the Research Says

As more states and districts are embracing the “science of reading,” some educators and advocates have raised the question: Will these methods work for English-language learners? The “science of ...
The Hechinger Report

America’s reading problem: Scores were dropping even before the pandemic

The Hechinger Report covers one topic: education. Sign up for our newsletters to have stories delivered to your inbox. Consider becoming a member to support our nonprofit journalism. Andrea Yon is ...
The Conversation

Reading to improve language skills? Focus on fiction rather than non-fiction

Raymond A. Mar receives funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) of Canada. We all know that reading is good for children and for adults, and that we should all be ...
The Conversation

Texas’ annual reading test adjusted its difficulty every year, masking whether students are improving

Memorial University of Newfoundland provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation CA. Memorial University of Newfoundland provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA-FR. Texas ...
The Financial Express

UK announces tougher English language test rules for migrants

The new rules stipulate that migrants will be required to take a Secure English Language Test (SELT), administered by a Home Office-approved provider. (Bloomberg) Migrants to the UK will be required ...