It expanded universal free preschool for 3- and 4-year-olds, scheduled daily two-hour literacy blocks in the early ...

In early literacy, the goal is simple but urgent: Help students become independent readers and writers. Every instructional decision we make either moves them closer to that goal or keeps them ...

Early literacy isn’t built in a single lesson—it grows in the small, daily moments families share. From playful phonics games to cozy bedtime stories, research shows that consistent, hands-on reading ...

Why it matters: Strong early literacy skills are linked to long-term academic success, making kindergarten and first grade a crucial time for reading development. What’s new: Educators are using ...