In one sense, the national conversation about what it will take to make sure all children become strong readers has been wildly successful: States are passing legislation supporting evidence-based ...

Writing instruction may have fallen by the wayside during the No Child Left Behind Act era, as teachers zeroed in on teaching math and reading. But now, with most states using the Common Core State ...

Much research suggests that more writing is associated with more learning, and that’s given more credence to the Writing Across the Curriculum movement, which promotes the importance of writing ...

Thousands of people now speak to their smart devices to make their grocery lists. Students are more likely to type out notes in class than write them down. And we often type or dictate calendar ...

Writing using computers is a vital life skill. We are constantly texting, posting, blogging and emailing. This is a huge change for schools when it comes to teaching writing. For students, learning ...

Evidence is king Students new to academic writing might not be familiar with the need for citations and other references. Arguments need solid evidence rather than personal opinions. Students will ...

As Arizona grapples with an ongoing literacy crisis, a new initiative is on the rise. Pathways to Evidence-Based Literacy, a statewide project led by the Arizona Educational Foundation (AEF), is ...

Anabela Malpique has received funding from The Ian Potter Foundation and currently receives funding from The Collier Charitable Foundation. Deborah Pino Pasternak has received funding from the ...