When high school students in a Connecticut district study World War II in the coming year, they will learn about more than just the typical hallmarks like Japanese American detention camps.

The students in Emily Hoard’s first-grade class trace letters in their sand trays, then break down the sounds the letters ...

The free course includes video from three NYC public schools that shows how teachers can use the science of reading in real ...

More often than not, we’ll ask students to guess the meaning of subject-specific vocabulary, or generate words for a particular idea. This often takes up a lot of time, and disadvantages those ...

A number of notable recent books, including Joseph Stiglitz’s The Price of Inequality and Timothy Noah’s The Great Divergence, lay out in disheartening detail the growing inequality of income and ...

MANILA, Philippines — A measure that will discontinue the use of the mother tongue as a medium of instruction from Kindergarten to Grade 3 lapsed into law on Thursday, October 11. Republic Act (RA) No ...

Research confirms the clear connection between having a strong vocabulary and being a skilled reader. Building vocabulary is one of the five components of the DOE’s new citywide reading programs ...

For the most part, vocabulary is something that is not taught formally. It is something that kids pick up through exposure to the language as they grow, meet new individuals, and find new material ...

Building a strong vocabulary in children aged 0 to 8 is crucial for their development. Conversations and exposure to multiple languages can help. Use real words instead of baby talk to enhance ...

Nothing makes me happier than a lesson that’s gone slightly awry because you and your students are lost in discussion. Not only does this create a tantalising atmosphere, it’s also conducive to an ...

4.8K Share or save for quick reference. As an advocate, I have seen firsthand the importance of vocabulary in academic success. Students who have a strong grasp of vocabulary are better able to ...