To the editor: English is a phonetic language, so as soon as children learn letters and sounds, they can start to write simple messages. Most people go on to write well enough for practical purposes, ...

From classrooms to living rooms, phonics games are transforming how kids learn to read. By blending fun with structured skill-building, they help children connect sounds to letters and words. Teachers ...

When people read for fun, they look for the good stuff — a bestseller or a friend’s favorite. Lately, I’ve read a lot of texts my friends send my way — specifically, their kids’ school literacy ...

When your child is first learning to read, you’ll likely be on the lookout for engaging, age-appropriate reading materials to practice with. Decodable books are a type of reading material that allows ...

One of the giants of the literacy world is grappling with the recent push for the “science of reading"—and responding to critics who say her early reading program doesn’t align to evidence-based ...

EdReports, the nonprofit curriculum reviewer, released its first reviews of foundational reading and writing skills programs on Wednesday—and none of the materials met the evaluator’s highest standard ...

While reform around reading instruction continues to gain momentum, about a third of teachers are using “discredited” methods ...

Nigeria has achieved one of its strongest national improvements in early-grade reading, according to the 2025 national phonics screening report by Universal Learning Solutions (ULS). The gains emerged ...