Once students can decode, they need ongoing and thoughtful instruction to understand, interpret, and engage with what they read.

So many recent debates around reading have revolved around how much schools need to teach phonics. Kids aren't learning to read, the articles argue. They need phonics and an explicit approach.

From bedtime stories to storytime on the classroom rug, read-alouds are a powerful educational tool for students across grade levels. Reading aloud can capture young people’s interest in stories and ...