In rural Missouri classrooms, a new approach to reading is taking hold

In early 2026, a small group of first-grade students at Lucy Wortham James Elementary School in St. James, Missouri, sat together sounding out words. Kim Williams, the school’s principal, watched as ...
The Park Record

All aboard the reading railroad

On Monday, the Heber Valley Railroad will be hosting a “reading railroad” train, with every penny of proceeds going toward the Heber Valley Rotary Club's first grade reading program, which has helped ...
Edutopia

Make Hands-On Activities Work for Lower Elementary Students

Teachers can make projects more accessible and engaging for students by prioritizing creativity and learning over perfection.
Voice of OC

Reading to a Pal: Therapy Dogs Boost Literacy Skills For OC Students

OC Animal Allies’ Canine Literacy program helps children improve their reading skills through monthly sessions with trained therapy dogs at local public libraries.

Zolman's Best One Tire & Auto Care joins Team Read to champion early literacy

For the 2nd year in a row the Triton boys basketball team are regional champs.This weekend they'll look to advance a step further and win the program's first se ...