Covid threw many parents into the role of teacher. Although many schools have reopened to in-person learning across the country, some parents are still managing distance learning for their children. Parents also may still be struggling with a new normal that could include a mix of in-person and virtual learning or even trying to … Read more
Some reading programs may require the child to have a specialized instructor; these are often used in the classroom setting and may be offered by schools. Other programs, however, are accessible online or via apps and can be a convenient and perhaps more affordable option for parents needing additional help or enrichment for a child … Read more
There are about 10 million children who struggle to read. For some children, a learning disorder may pose a barrier to reading fluency and proficiency. However, reading programs via apps or perhaps more formalized programs through schools may help struggling readers become more proficient, confident and more fluid readers. Readability’s CEO Ameeta Jain talked … Read more
The report cards that list grades as letters might be eschewed for an educational approach that emphasizes grading students on mastery and fluency. Competency-based learning typically includes number grades denoting and correlating to a child’s mastery of a particular subject. While standard grading systems favor grade percentages that correlate to a specific number grade, … Read more
Americans don’t crack open enough books. According to a 2019 survey by Pew Research Center, about one out of four Americans (27 percent) hasn’t read a single book in a year. Parents or caregivers who don’t read could be unintentionally showing children that reading isn’t fun or entertaining. Children learn by example, after all. Parents … Read more
Parents of second graders may be eying third-grade expectations, and, for some students, third grade may be the beginning of a more demanding curriculum. What reading level should second-graders hit to be prepared for third grade? According to Scholastic, the reading level for the beginning of third grade is J; this corresponds to a Lexile® … Read more
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