Government

Bipartisan Senate bill targets declining literacy with evidence-based reading instruction

As studies continue to find that additional school funding alone does not guarantee improved student literacy rates, Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, introduced the Improving America’s… Read More

Public Education

Science of reading produces ‘remarkable progress’ in early literacy, new Alaska data shows

Evidence-based reading instruction is boosting Alaska’s K-3 test scores, new data reveals. Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced the success of the Alaska Reads Act, citing large increases in reading… Read More

Education, Kansas

Kansas Blueprint for Literacy requires ‘science of reading’ in comprehensive education reform

(The Sentinel) – Using the science of reading to teach literacy will soon be required in Kansas schools — and to train new educators in Kansas teacher’s college programs. Read More

Courts

California settles education case with $2 billion for K-12 learning recovery

(The Center Square) – California settled a case alleging abysmal performance of the state’s public K-12 schools is a violation of state constitutional rights to an education by agreeing… Read More