Beacon Journal readers write about the science of reader, a new state bill, energy-saving appliances and national politics.

The Science of Reading isn’t a single program or philosophy. It’s based on decades of scientific research that explains how ...

Editor’s note: This essay is an entry in Fordham’s 2025 Wonkathon, which asked contributors to answer this question: “What needs to happen next—at the state, district, and school levels—for the ...

The Michigan Department of Education called for districts to be required to use literacy programs from a state-approved list.

Almost every state has overhauled elementary school reading programs. But one group of students is getting left behind.

Seeing a child curled up with a book as they independently learn to read the words and find the meaning in a story is a heartwarming image. We have been taught that learning to read is akin to ...

The Alabama Senate passed a bill Thursday morning that bans the use of an education strategy known as the three-cueing system ...

This story was originally published by The 74. Ohio’s drive to boost reading scores using the science of reading has had a rocky start in the two years since Gov. Mike DeWine fought for the change, ...

Two years ago, KET visited Hancock County Schools to learn more about their success with the Science of Reading. We followed up with them recently to see how they're building on that progress. More of ...

A new “science of reading” core literacy curriculum piloted in Kennewick elementary schools is likely to set a better foundation for students to read, write and learn. The Kennewick School Board on ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio -Ohio Department of Education and Workforce officials are developing professional development courses in the literacy instructional approach known as the “science of reading” for ...