We’ve All Experienced It “You read something that resonates deeply, nod in agreement, perhaps even highlight a poignant quote ...

Reading fluency is important because it develops comprehension and motivates readers. It has been referred to as a bridge between reading phases such as early reading and later reading. ...

Reading comprehension requires teachers to integrate the vocabulary—often domain-specific words and concepts related to the content—into their teaching of the text.

Test a group of eighth graders who speak English at home. Is their Reading Comprehension better than non-English speakers? Not necessarily. They may be able to read English with ease. But ...

Forzani’s theory for why reading comprehension is deteriorating is compelling, especially since the steepest falls were among low-achieving students but it still needs to be backed up by research. The ...

Comprehension strategy instruction has a solid research base. Teacher guides on evidence-based practices from the What Works Clearinghouse recommend teaching students across grade levels how to ...

I became a disciple of E.D. Hirsch, Jr. early in my teaching career for one simple reason. His theories about reading comprehension—and his alone—described precisely what I witnessed every day ...

Well-designed studies to test this don’t exist. Clinton is planning to study reading comprehension with digital add-ons in her laboratory to see if digital texts will get better results. Why students ...