Students who Struggle in the Mainstream: What their Homework Patterns May Tell You
Aug 2, 2011
Do your child’s homework patterns reveal hidden learning deficits? Improving reading fluency can improve student achievement for struggling learners across multiple subjects.
Changing the Culture of Poverty by Doing Whatever It Takes
Jul 28, 2011
Breaking the cycle of poverty is the aspiration Geoffrey Canada had in mind when he created Harlem Children’s Zone. Read his story and discover how early learning skills can have a long-term academic impact on students.
Adult and Family literacy in the US; limitations to our Nation’s success
Feb 3, 2011
Low literacy rates are a growing issue in the United States today. What are the benefits to improving literacy for adults and families?
Why Do Boys Fail?
Jan 11, 2011
Why indeed. Looking at the issue of gender in education should inspire us to improve teaching and our educational systems for all students.
HABLA Program Helps Disadvantaged Early Learners Lay Foundations for Success
Jan 4, 2011
The HABLA program which stands for “Home-based Activities Building Language Acquisition” shows promising results for disadvantaged early learners by supporting parents in helping their children build school readiness skills.
Where is Superman?
Dec 7, 2010After just weeks of working on Fast ForWord products, high school student Kenny Hilliard is finally reading on grade level and headed for Louisiana State University on a football scholarship. Why continue waiting for Superman when you can get results like these now?
A Sluggish Economy’s Drag on a Generation’s Ability to Perform and Achieve
Dec 2, 2010
The effects of the challenged economy could negatively affect young children’s ability to achieve for years to come.
The 30 Million Word Gap in Language Experience Puts Kids At Risk
Jan 14, 2010The achievement gap begins for many students before they enter the Kindergarten classroom. Children aren´t born with a vocabulary, yet educators and reading researchers have long identified the differences in word knowledge and vocabulary as key indicators of student readiness. Here are a couple of key findings:
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