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Reading
May 19, 2022
A comprehensive reading plan is the only way to address our early literacy crisis
The failure to teach California’s three million low-income students to be effective readers is the ultimate existential threat.
Todd Collins
April 19, 2022
How one California district invested its Covid funds in literacy, boosting student achievement — and morale
With $131 million in federal and state Covid relief funds, Lodi Unified chose to prioritize literacy and social-emotional learning in its plan to help students recover from the pandemic.
Carolyn Jones
April 4, 2022
A journalist killed for his reporting found his life’s work through reading
Chauncey Bailey, a journalist killed in Oakland 15 years ago for reporting on a Black Muslim cult leader, is remembered by a journalist who helped finish his work.
Thomas Peele
March 8, 2022
How one California elementary school sees success after overhauling its reading program
Nystrom Elementary ditched a popular, yet criticized curriculum and put a greater focus on phonics to improve students' reading skills.
Ali Tadayon
March 7, 2022
Will a universal screening test for dyslexia mislabel California’s English learners?
Some California teachers and researchers say tests must be carefully designed to avoid misdiagnosing dyslexia in students who are learning English.
Zaidee Stavely
October 26, 2021
Can you teach reading on Zoom?
High-tech literacy projects emerged out of the pandemic as a way to ensure young students stay on track as they learn to read.
Karen D'Souza
October 4, 2021
Inside one California school's approach to reading as a 'civil right'
Nystrom Elementary School in Richmond is revamping its literacy program this year with a greater emphasis on phonics both in lessons and one-on-one intervention, as well as on classroom discussion and grade-level, culturally relevant texts.
Ali Tadayon
September 24, 2021
Why phonics instruction is not enough for English learners
While other students already know the words they are sounding out, English learners may be learning to sound out words they don’t understand.
Zaidee Stavely
September 22, 2021
State superintendent sets goal to get all California third graders reading by 2026
State officials eye legislation aimed at addressing the longstanding issue of struggling early readers.
Ali Tadayon
September 16, 2021
Sparking joy for reading
A school bus driver started giving away books on her bus and realized that lots of kids didn't have books at home. She shares how she joined up with Dolly Parton to bring more books to kids.
EdSource staff
August 18, 2021
What impact will the pandemic have on early literacy?
Experts share insights on how parents and teachers can help kids — especially those who may be behind — learn to read as they go back to school.
Karen D'Souza
July 21, 2021
Why reading at grade level shouldn't be our only goal
While other measures are important, the key questions most parents should ask are “Is my child growing as a reader?” and “Is my child developing a love of reading?”
Malbert Smith
June 29, 2021
Reading gain in the era of learning loss
Students can make impressive gains in reading even under difficult circumstances if guided and encouraged to think for themselves.
Mark Gozonsky
June 11, 2021
LA Unified expands early literacy program
An early literacy program launched as a pilot with 2,500 students has proved successful enough to expand to 14,000 students in coming months.