We believe that strong literacy skills—reading, writing, speaking, and listening—are necessities for all people and that all people can learn literacy skills. Thus, we choose to adopt a structured and ...

Across the country, teachers are navigating the impact of the “science of reading” laws, which mandate using curricula and methods deemed consistent with scientific findings about reading and ...

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 ...

In 2014, the California State Board of Education adopted the evidence-based and standards-driven English Language Arts/English Language Development Framework (ELA/ELD Framework) — nonbinding guidance ...

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Restoring literacy demands we treat reading as more than a skill, but as a gateway to wisdom and understanding.

Immigrant parents worry their children will struggle with reading and fret that as non-English speakers, they can't help. A new study shows that's simply not true. Reading to a young child in any ...

First Literacy, a Boston-based nonprofit, announced that it has awarded grants to eight organizations across Massachusetts to advance adult basic education and English‑language learning. “Adult basic ...

Language and literacy are intimately related. Language skills include listening, speaking, taking turns when engaging in conversation, communicating needs, describing things, having meaningful ...

Note: Applications for Fall 2026 and beyond are open. (This program is currently not accepting applications for the Fall 2025-Spring 2026 year.) UMass Lowell offers two online graduate programs to ...