Opinion

The Reading Wars in America

My child can’t read!” That’s become a common complaint from parents. Why? It might be because kids are distracted by social media and video games. But I think it’s also because reading instruction ...
Recently, this BuzzFeed article sharing firsthand stories from teachers got a fair bit of attention. Teachers from ...
My pre-K students always jump at the opportunity to explore nature, and they also love digging into bugs. I previously assumed that lessons about insects were only possible in the springtime, but that ...
My child can’t read!” That’s become a common complaint from parents. Why? It might be because kids are distracted by social media and video games. But I think it’s also because reading instruction ...
Plummeting literacy rates have fueled a bitter debate over how best to teach reading. And artificial intelligence turning up ...
Colorado gears up for St. Patrick's Day with celebrations in Denver, Colorado Springs and more, showcasing parades and Celtic ...
The Trump administration is pushing a conservative view on America's 250th birthday. As a result, California civics teachers are dealing with competing stories.
An influential researcher in the science of reading movement is warns schools may be "overteaching" the skill.
COLUMBUS – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine delivered his 2026 State of the State Address this week to a joint session of the Ohio ...
The fifth graders from Morris Schott Elementary had seen bugs and gross worms and skulls and some gross compost during their lesson on decomposition from Wahluke High School Future Farmers of America ...
DeWine recognized Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel’s work to encourage children’s fitness. Former members of the Ohio State University football team, including quarterback and wide receiver Braxton Miller, were ...
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s 2026 State of the State address Tuesday afternoon — his last — focused on education. Delivered to a joint session of the Ohio General Assembly in the House Chamber of the Ohio ...