As more states and districts are embracing the “science of reading,” some educators and advocates have raised the question: Will these methods work for English-language learners? The “science of ...

For decades, language barriers have hindered researchers' ability to assess child-caregiver relationships in refugee ...

As director of the Language, Education and Reading Neuroscience Lab, communication sciences and disorders Prof. Elizabeth Norton’s work bridges neuroscience and education to better understand language ...

Daily reading improved language development in infants 12 months and younger, according to a recent study. Daily reading improved language development in infants 12 months and younger, according to a ...

Two groups have aimed to find consensus in one contested area of the ongoing reading wars: what the “science of reading” should look like for English learners. In a statement released in October, The ...

English learners need foundational skills like phonics and vocabulary in addition to instruction in speaking and understanding English and connections to their home languages. Those are two agreements ...

In addition, Reach Out and Read Rhode Island gathers feedback from health care providers and caregivers to assess changes in reading habits, caregiver confidence and children’s language development.

Toddlers develop language skills through everyday interactions, listening to conversations, and engaging with stories and play. Repetition of words and phrases, coupled with positive encouragement, ...

Young children who were read five books a day by their parents entered kindergarten hearing over 1 million words more than their peers.

The proposed state budget includes $600 million to tackle Michigan's low reading readiness levels. Some say it should include ...

BOSTON (March 31, 2025) – In recent months, almost 2,000 schools and districts have purchased or renewed licenses for Lexia English Language Development (Lexia English) from Lexia, a Cambium Learning ...