NC has approved new reading standards. See what students are expected to learn.

Teachers will be trained on how to teach the new language arts standards before they go into effect in the 2027-28 school year.
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The science of reading also applies to students learning English as a second language

EdSource · The John Fensterwald forecast: What’s coming for California schools in 2026 The John Fensterwald forecast: What’s coming for California schools in 2026 January 8, 2026 - It's time for John ...
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Without funding, 10-year-old plan to improve literacy for all is just a list of good ideas

January 8, 2026 - It's time for John Fensterwald's annual predictions for what's in store for education in 2026. In 2014, the California State Board of Education adopted the evidence-based and ...
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Phenomena-Based Learning and 3D Science: Inspiring Curiosity and Making Sense of the World

On a bright, sunny day, a group of first-graders eagerly begins a science investigation called “Shadow Town.” The teacher gathers them in a circle and asks, “What causes shadows?” It’s a good question ...