Pennsylvania legislators are pushing schools to use the science of reading to improve literacy. But some Philly teachers ...

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Letters 2 Literacy, a nonprofit that tutors students in literacy and phonics, was born after seeing students in her classroom struggle.

As the "science of reading" movement has spread, predictable texts for beginning readers have come under fire.

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Research has also examined the impact of when different countries start reading instruction and have found no impact of when ...

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An Apple tablet is a princely gift to give a child, but picking the best iPad for kids can be tricky because every kid is different. I know because my team and I review tablets for a living ...

With more than 275 phonics activities, kids have tons to choose from, and it’s easy to find something that’s right for everyone. The interactive games let kids practice essential reading skills while ...

stands out as a digital library for kids aged 12 and under ... This app is tailored for children aged 2-5 and is particularly focused on phonics-based reading. It uses a series of simple, engaging ...

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