Solving the literacy crisis requires commitment to implementation and letting go of familiar approaches that aren't serving ...

As students return to the classroom for a new school year, parents and families can play a role in helping their children achieve one of the key milestones of elementary school: learning to read. Lori ...

In 2014, the California State Board of Education adopted the evidence-based and standards-driven English Language Arts/English Language Development Framework (ELA/ELD Framework) — nonbinding guidance ...

Researchers found that a child's ability to self-regulate is a critical element in childhood language and literacy development, and that the earlier they can hone these skills, the faster language and ...

The earliest years of life are important in a child’s literacy and language development and, during this time, the child’s relationships and interactions with parents and other primary caregivers are ...

E-books have emerged as a dynamic tool in early education, combining digital text with multimedia elements to support emergent literacy development. Their interactive design not only captures young ...

Ready Readers volunteers visit classrooms in low-income communities to read aloud to young children, which can help build early literacy skills in preparation for kindergarten. Studies show that ...

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond and Gov. Gavin Newsom have released a comprehensive suite of resources designed to enhance literacy instruction and support teachers statewide ...

Source: spass/bigstockphoto What happens when 40 percent of a generation cannot function effectively at school? Signs are emerging that this may happen with the children who were 0 to 6 years old ...

Padmini Murthy, MD, MPh is Assistant Professor, New York Medical College School of Public Health. She also serves as the NGO co-representative of the Medical Women's International Association to the ...