Now that winter break is over, teachers all across the country are returning to their classrooms, painfully aware that time is running out for their students to improve their reading skills. With state performance tests are just around the corner, the pressure to help their students quickly is upon them. I was recently talking with [...]

Math teachers all know that in order for elementary students to become good at math operations, it is necessary for students to learn their basic facts. Just as importantly, we know that in order to become fluent readers, it is vital for students to develop their ability to recognize words “by sight.” When the brain [...]

Please share either your best strategies for helping students with reading or your greatest challenges in building strong readers at your grade level.