Reading

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?”

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.

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.

January 23, 2020

California moves closer to eliminating, replacing reading instruction test that has blocked thousands from teaching credential

Debate rages on about how to measure a teacher candidate’s ability to teach reading.

December 3, 2019

U.S. math scores remain flat on international test of 15-year-olds

U.S. math scores have not budged significantly since 2003 on the worldwide assessment.

May 23, 2019

California considers overhauling test of reading instruction for teachers in training

The test is outdated and there is no evidence that it contributes to more effective instruction.

August 28, 2018

Parent involvement in early years grows with help from community groups

Unlike California’s K-12 public school system, not all programs that serve infants and toddlers have formal systems in place to engage parents

August 9, 2018

Baby and toddler storytime can create a lifetime love of reading

Local libraries help parents to learn early literacy skills through storytime. Children's librarians say storytime is one of the best ways to cultivate a young child's interest in books and encourage lifelong reading.

Ashley Hopkinson

May 2, 2018

Educators face new challenges in 'superdiverse' classrooms where multiple languages are spoken

Researchers focused on classrooms where more than five languages are spoken.

Ashley Hopkinson

December 19, 2017

Early intervention helps boost reading skills for California children most at risk of falling behind

A program designed to improve young children’s reading skills is showing results in San Mateo County through a focus on preschools and summer learning.