How ironic to read the article “The Expectations for Kindergarten Have Changed. How Teachers Are Adapting ” (June 2, 2025) mentioned in the ISTE + ASCD SmartBrief newsletter. At the time I saw it, I ...

A joyful class is a rigorous class. A rigorous class is a joyful class. I wrote this mantra on a sticky note and placed it on my desk as a daily reminder that my students’ right to access joy is just ...

For many, this time of year signals the return to classrooms, the sharpening of pencils, and the eagerness accompanying new beginnings. Children and young adults, from kindergarten to college, embark ...

Richard Feynman once said, "If you're not having fun, you're not learning. There's a pleasure in finding things out." This sentiment captures the essence of learning as a joyful and engaging ...

AMES, IA — Since its launch in 2019, Read Across Iowa has helped kids discover the joy of books while learning about food and agriculture. The program offers educators free kits with four to five ...

Corrected, May 23, 2024: An earlier version of this article erroneously presented synthetic phonics and the science of reading as synonymous terms. The headline and body copy have been updated to ...