Tag: literacy
Dyslexia Legislation Only Gets Us So Far
In October, education communities across the country recognized Dyslexia Awareness Month. The National Institute of Health and Yale University found approximately one in five...
California Commits to Teaching Media Literacy
From January 1 2024, California public schools will begin teaching courses in media literacy, where students will learn to identify and distinguish valid news...
Background Knowledge and Where to Get It
Stephen Krashen argues that those who read more know more
Wexler (2023) has pointed out that a reader’s background knowledge is a significant predictor...
The Promise of Automated Writing Evaluation for English Learners
Automated writing evaluation (AWE) encompasses a range of...
Developing K–5 Literacy
Okapi Educational Publishing provides resources for developing the literacy of K–5 students. Okapi is committed to offering products built on best-practice instruction, helping educators...
