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The idea that the “science” in reading instruction only supports phonics instruction has been “hard to dislodge,” said Maria ...
Opportunities to read and work through text with a peer encourage students to take an active role in their learning.
Focusing on evidence-based teaching practices is critical when teaching students how to read, says this letter to the editor.
The "smishing" scam targets E-ZPass holders, sending them fraudulent text messages that claim to be from E-ZPass and then tricks customers into clicking malicious links or asking for payment ...
It must be working, because it's still happening. Text messages are still popping up telling people they owe money because of E-ZPass. Don't fall for it. The scam involves people getting a text ...
TNR’s Greg Sargent takes a critical look at the day’s political news and the stories leading NewRepublic.com, and speaks to leading journalists and newsmakers.
Mildred “Millie” E. O’Neill, 91, passed away on April 15, 2025 at Berks Heim. Born in Reading, she was one of eleven children born to William and Rosella (Ehrig) Kase. Millie was the spouse ...
READING, Pa. – The news of the death of Pope Francis was the first thing many people woke up to Monday morning, and for the Catholic community in Reading, the loss felt personal. At St. Peter's ...
Cathryn E. Starr, 78, of Hamburg, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025 in Sinking Spring Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in West Reading, she was the daughter of the late John W.L., Sr.
A glitch in Google’s AI Overviews may inadvertently expose how Google’s algorithm understands search queries and chooses answers. Bugs in Google Search are useful to examine because they may ...
Kudos to Joseph Bottum for his upcoming course at the University of Colorado, Boulder (“College Students Don’t Read. But Can They?,” op-ed, April 11). Another common lament is that ...