Literacy/Reading/Language Arts

Op-ed

Four ways to use AI to support a human approach to literacy instruction

EPS Learning

While it may seem contradictory, AI has the power to enhance the human element when it comes to teaching kids how to read.

Research

New study explores common barrier to older K-12 students’ reading proficiency

An analysis by researchers from AERDF and ETS found that the “decoding threshold” is the point that blocks many students in grades 3-8 from advancing to grade-level reading comprehension.

Literacy/Reading/Language Arts

4 St. Louis schools getting $1M in grants to rethink how they teach kids to read

The 74

Emerson Challenge awarding 20K this year, 250K in 2025-26 to help educators collaborate on best ways to implement science of reading, boost literacy.

Literacy/Reading/Language Arts

How Tennessee’s largest school system is stepping up its literacy work

Chalkbeat Tennessee

Superintendent Marie Feagins is embracing a “back to basics” approach to reading instruction as Memphis-Shelby County Schools seeks to improve student test results that rank near the bottom statewide and nationally.

Policy and Legislation

Nebraska Education Department awarded $55 million federal grant to improve student literacy

Award recipients must use funds to support evidence-based practices, strategies and interventions to address reading gaps.

Literacy/Reading/Language Arts

Detroit Public Schools to pay some high school students to attend literacy interventions

Chalkbeat Detroit

High school students who are two or more grade levels behind in reading will receive cash gift cards as an incentive to attend after-school tutoring sessions.

Literacy/Reading/Language Arts

To boost reading scores, Maryland district takes curriculum out of teachers' hands

Cecil County Public Schools

Superintendent’s View: Ensuring a quick pivot to high-quality curriculum lasts over the long term.

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