Author Archives: Cora Winslow
Science of Reading Grants and Literacy Funding
Science of Reading Grants may become a defining phrase for how future federal literacy dollars are planned, reviewed, and monitored. On September 17, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation that would require the U.S. Department of Education and state agencies to prioritize literacy grant applications aligned with the science of reading. The measure had not simply appeared late in the process: related Senate action on the READ … Read the rest
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Reading Science Trends In Teacher Preparation
Reading Science Trends are changing how future educators are prepared to teach early literacy, with a clear push toward evidence-based instruction, stronger coursework, and closer checks on whether preparation programs match what beginning teachers need in classrooms. For curriculum leaders, faculty, and school partners, the shift is not just about adopting new terminology. It is about making sure teacher candidates understand how children learn to read and how to apply … Read the rest
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Digital Literacy in Adult Education Metrics
Digital literacy is now part of the daily work of adult education, not a separate add-on. For adult learners, reading a workplace email, completing an online form, joining a virtual class, saving a document, or checking a public benefit portal can depend on both literacy skills and comfort with technology. Programs such as Beyond Literacy in Philadelphia show why success measures need to include access, instruction, confidence, credentials, and practical … Read the rest
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Adult Literacy Programs And Philadelphia Communities
Adult literacy programs in Philadelphia work best when they are treated as community services, not isolated classes. For many adults, reading, writing, math, English language learning, high school equivalency preparation, and basic computer skills connect directly to work, family responsibilities, health forms, school communication, and civic life. That means outreach must be practical, respectful, and close to where people already seek help.
Philadelphia’s need is well documented. The City of … Read the rest
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Early Literacy Interventions: Connecticut Model
Early literacy interventions received renewed federal attention after Connecticut was awarded a five-year, $10 million competitive grant on August 24, 2026, through the U.S. Department of Education’s Education Innovation and Research program. The grant was designed to expand targeted reading support, with integrated positive behavioral supports, for kindergarten through grade 3 students who are experiencing significant reading difficulties.
Connecticut’s example matters because it links several ideas that schools often discuss … Read the rest
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i-Ready Study Links Reading And Math Gains
The i-Ready study discussion matters because schools are still sorting through which digital curriculum tools deserve class time, teacher attention, and family trust. The research base described in recent reports does not support a simple claim that software alone raises achievement. It does, however, point to a more useful finding: when i-Ready is used with consistent lesson completion, teacher follow-up, and attention to student need, students in reading and mathematics … Read the rest
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Science of Math Reforms for Better Instruction
The Science of Math conversation has grown out of a familiar question for educators and families: if reading policy can move toward clearer evidence, stronger teacher preparation, screening, and intervention, can mathematics instruction do the same? As of August 2026, national education reporting described eighteen states that had passed math-related legislation from 2022 through 2025, with policies that emphasize structured instruction, early screening, foundational skills, intervention, and data-based decisions. That … Read the rest
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Homeschooling Growth Data: What 4.2% Means
Homeschooling Growth Data has drawn renewed attention because one recent estimate placed the weighted mean of homeschooled school-age children at about 4.18% in 2024-25 across 23 state reporting systems. That figure is useful, but it should be read with care. It does not mean every national count agrees on the same number. It does show that home-based education remained a significant part of U.S. schooling after the sharp changes families … Read the rest
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Special Education Rights Under New Agreements
Special education rights remained in force after the U.S. Department of Education announced new interagency agreements on June 16, 2026, but families and schools had good reason to ask practical questions. The announcement shifted many day-to-day administrative duties for disability-related programs and civil rights enforcement across federal agencies, while the Department of Education stated that it retained statutory authority.
For educators, caregivers, and community partners, the clearest starting point is … Read the rest
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AI Literacy in U.S. Schools: Practical Steps
AI Literacy is becoming a practical planning issue for U.S. schools, not just a technology topic for computer science classes. As of September 5, 2026, federal guidance has moved from broad encouragement toward clearer starting points for schools, workforce partners, and community organizations. The challenge for educators is to turn that guidance into age-appropriate lessons that help students ask better questions, protect their privacy, understand limits, and use artificial intelligence … Read the rest
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