Fordham Institute and the RAND Corp., asked more than 1,200 K-3 teachers in the fall of 2025 about their perspectives on reading instruction, the practices they use in their classrooms, the training ...

A Rochester Memorial School teacher is bringing new energy and innovative phonics strategies to her classroom after attending a national education conference, thanks to a grant from the Old Rochester ...

Advanced phonics isn’t just for struggling readers — it’s the bridge to fluency and confidence for all students. By combining systematic instruction with engaging, multisensory strategies, teachers ...

Active learning strategies engage students in the learning process, fostering deeper understanding and retention. By encouraging participation, collaboration, and critical thinking during classroom ...

Kindergarten phonics instruction is evolving into a more structured, research-backed approach aligned with the Science of Reading. Teachers are blending systematic phonics, decodable texts, and ...

Learning strategies for students encompass diverse approaches and techniques aimed at optimizing the classroom learning process, enhancing comprehension, and promoting academic success. These ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Five years after the pandemic forced children into remote instruction, two-thirds of U.S. fourth graders still cannot read at grade level. Reading scores lag 2 percentage points ...

Beyond think-pair-share While the think-pair-share template remains a trusted staple, the repertoire of active learning strategies is endless. Below are some examples of in-class activities that can ...