Entering a contentious debate over reading, Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes that districts base literacy instruction on decades of research known as “the science of reading” as the next step to getting all ...

Across the United States, thousands of grade schools are proving that poverty doesn’t have to determine destiny — or a child’s change to excel at reading. Using state-level data, The 74 analyzed how ...

This article is part of Bright Spots, a series highlighting schools where every child learns to read, no matter their zip code. Explore the Bright Spots map to find out which schools are beating the ...