Category: Literacy
Massachusetts is poised to shake up literacy instruction — and some educators don’t like it
by Julian Roberts-Grmela, The Hechinger Report February 24, 2026 WAKEFIELD, Mass. — One winter morning at the Woodville School in […]
February 24, 2026
The Math Skill Schools Should Teach — Gambling
Isaac Rose-Berman doesn’t think that gambling is evil. After deciding not to pursue a doctorate in political science, Rose-Berman became […]
February 23, 2026
Why schools and public libraries must unite–in summer and all year long
Key points: This weekend, I’m taking my little guy for an indoor activity using the free game of bowling he […]
February 19, 2026
Why rigor and efficiency matter in early reading
Key points: In early literacy, the goal is simple but urgent: Help students become independent readers and writers. Every instructional […]
February 12, 2026
What’s in and out in literacy instruction for 2026
Key points: The conversation around literacy instruction has reached a turning point. After decades of debate, we’re finally seeing a […]
February 11, 2026
5 high-frequency and irregular word teaching strategies rooted in the Science of Reading
Key points: When students learn to read in the early elementary years, developing phonemic awareness, decoding skills, and blending typically […]
February 10, 2026
The debate over AI in education is stuck. Let’s move it forward in responsible ways that truly serve students
by Maddy Sims, The Hechinger Report January 29, 2026 Artificial intelligence is already reshaping how we work, communicate and create. […]
January 29, 2026
New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani is creating the first large-scale child care entitlement for 2-year-olds, but lessons from the field must be heeded
by Bruce Fuller, The Hechinger Report January 26, 2026 New York’s youthful mayor, Zohran Mamdani, is buoying the hopes of […]
January 26, 2026
Sparking civic engagement as we approach America’s 250th
Key points: Imagine students who understand how government works and who see themselves as vital contributors to their communities. That’s […]
January 23, 2026