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From Jonah to Job, the Bible belongs in public schools
Why was Harriet Tubman called Moses? Texas goes big on knowledge building in reading, history and civics.
Joanne Jacobs
2 days ago3 min read
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Some K-3 teachers aren't sold on 'science of reading'
The neediest students are the least likely to be taught by teachers who understand and use the "science of reading."
Joanne Jacobs
Apr 302 min read
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No miracles: 8th-grade reading stalls even in 'surge' states
There is no 8th-grade reading "miracle" anywhere.
Joanne Jacobs
Mar 243 min read
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Reading lessons focus on 'tasks' -- not understanding
"Are we teaching K-4 kids that reading is just tasks, labeling stuff and filling out graphic organizers?"
Joanne Jacobs
Jan 292 min read
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