Phonics helps children break words into sounds, making it easier to read unfamiliar words. Teach blending (e.g., “c-a-t” → ...

A review paper of research from the past 50 years shows that many teachers still aren't deploying evidence-based methods.

Kowalski: New study finds elementary school students retain literacy skills, build background knowledge & gain a better ...

Keep your soon-to-be or leaving 1st (first) graders, ages 6 and 7, practicing their growing reading skills with the best 1st grade books for summer reading.

First grade teacher Presley Peyton Stuber at Flat Lick Elementary School in Knox County is in her fifth year of teaching.

York Elementary School Title I reading teacher Judy Danielson has been named the community's Educator of the Year.

A. R. Ware Elementary School first-grade teacher Karen Grady has been named the 2026 Virginia Regional Teacher of the Year ...

To many first grade ... a dozen sixth grade students head to the younger class two to three times a week. “I really like helping kids,” Ashley Grim said between reading books with her younger ...