The Hechinger Report

‘The Reading Year’: First grade is critical for reading skills, but kids coming from disrupted kindergarten experiences are way behind

Heather Miller, a first grade teacher in Austin, Texas, works with a small group of students in her classroom on reading skills. Credit: Jackie Mader/ The Hechinger Report The Hechinger Report covers ...

Why it’s key for educators to take action when a 1st grader struggles to read

Legislative audit reviews effectiveness of early literacy programs in Utah’s public schools.

Keeping kids reading over the summer can help Bay District’s reading comprehension grade

Bay County Public Library’s free programs and mobile book truck offer ways families can keep their reading skills sharp.