As a high school science teacher, Fawn Phillips, who’s been teaching the subject since 1999, said she had never really thought about the problems her students were having with reading—nor did she have ...

Reading is often taught as a generic skill that works the same in every context. But reading a poem and reading a scientific text make very different demands on the reader. Education Week’s latest ...

This year’s theme is “Advancing Literacy in the Digital Age” Sept. 8 marks International Literacy Day, which aims to highlight the importance of reading and writing abilities in individuals globally.

Literacy is arguably the most important skill needed to ensure students reach academic and professional success. It’s also important that students establish strong literacy skills from the ...

Major US school districts, including New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago, have introduced formal AI policies to guide student and teacher use, balancing opportunities with ethical safeguards.

April 30, 2026 - Students at college campuses across California recover hundreds of pounds of unserved food from dining halls to serve to their hungry classmates. This story was updated to add other ...

The Redlands Adult Literacy Program at A.K. Smiley Public Library is going strong after 15 years. The program works because of volunteers who want to be tutors. A frequent misconception is that adult ...