Phonics tests for six year olds have started in schools in England. But what do parents need to know about this system for learning to read? Phonics has been promoted by the government as the best way ...

Here’s the good news: Most educators have gotten the message that K-5 students need to learn the foundational reading skills outlined in the common core and other college and career-ready standards: ...

Editor's note: With low reading proficiency scores across the state, USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin is exploring the causes and consequences of low literacy. This article is part of the By the Book ...

In this episode we will discuss using context to guess the meaning of unfamiliar words. Plus look at how the verb to be is used to link subjects and their complements. Hello. I’m Margot Politis.

Victoria has just announced all government schools will be required to use phonics to teach reading from next year. This brings it in line with approaches in New South Wales, Queensland and South ...