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Nearly 60% of third-graders aren’t reading at grade level. A new bill would require schools to use a phonics-based approach to teach students ...

A new bill, AB 1121, would require all schools to use a method based on the so-called “science of reading,” which emphasizes ...

A Married At First Sight husband is accused of not being able to spell after “horrible” text messages insulting his ex-wife’s hair extensions are circulated in Sunday’s boozy semi-final episode, with ...

If you've been an avid Married at First Sight fan (me) for the past few months, you might be sad that it's all coming to an ...

The NYT Connections for April 6, 2025, is live—and it’s another mind-bending challenge that’s sure to test your word ...

Watching the orchid bloom fills my heart with joy with my Mummy’s memories and her love for gardening. Similarly, another gift, a single leaf from a friend, has turned into a thriving plant in my home ...

After finishing in the top 10% of the nation's best spellers last year, 13-year-old eighth-grader Alleena Villaluz vowed to ...

Every Spelling Bee puzzle is hand-curated with a wide-ranging audience in mind. Is there a word you want to see included in ...

Hermiston High School students have been professionally trained in the science of reading and are leading small-group ...