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New York's youngest students may soon see a renewed focus on phonics, as the pendulum in the age-old debate over how to teach reading swings toward the so-called "science of reading." Gov. Kathy ...

To look inside Julie Celestial’s kindergarten classroom in Long Beach is to peer into the future of reading in California. During a recent lesson, 25 kindergartners gazed at the whiteboard, trying to ...

Language learning apps like Duolingo can only get you so far. Books are a great way to dive into a new language. After picking up some basic vocabulary, I started using my Kindle (or any eBook reader) ...

The first step to boosting reading scores statewide is believing that students can and will make great strides if educators are committed to seeing it happen. That was a key message from Carey Wright, ...

The acquisition of vocabulary in a second language is a multifaceted process, encompassing both explicit instruction and incidental learning. Contemporary research highlights the importance of digital ...

Learning a new language can feel like standing at the base of a towering mountain, unsure of where to begin or how to reach the summit. Maybe you’ve tried traditional methods—textbooks, flashcards, or ...

4:16 p.m. June 2, 2025: An earlier version of this report incorrectly said teaching phonics was new to Long Beach Unified. Some phonics has been taught in the district for years, but a new focus on ...