Heather Miller, a first grade teacher in Austin, Texas, works with a small group of students in her classroom on reading skills. Credit: Jackie Mader/ The Hechinger Report The Hechinger Report covers ...

State lawmakers have passed a slate of comprehensive reading bills in recent years that aim to align schools’ teaching, curricula, and professional development with research on key foundational ...

First grade literacy can be both foundational and fun when teachers blend research-based strategies with playful, engaging activities. From Readers’ Theater to interactive reading mats, these ...