In an age where screens dominate classrooms and workplaces, handwriting might seem like a relic of the past. But research shows that putting pen to paper plays a crucial role in literacy development. ...

This month, I went to school for parent-teacher conferences. My second-grader’s self-evaluation form listed several categories: “I follow directions,” “I understand math,” “I like to read,” and one we ...

A renown cognitive psychologist is touting the importance of spelling for reading achievement. In his highly regarded new book, Raising Kids Who Read [1], cognitive psychologist Dan Willingham says ...