Are our brains wired for reading? Can kids learn to read on their own? Here's what the research says and how we can implement ...

First-grade teacher Somer Brown, a finalist for the title of Educator of the Year, explains how foundational reading skills, ...

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Almost every state has overhauled elementary school reading programs. But one group of students is getting left behind.