At Jefferson Elementary, first graders aren't just learning to read — they're learning how reading actually works.

As Briden made his way through a 22-page book titled Ranger and Friends, he occasionally glanced up at the mare, gently ...

Are you a teacher, instructional coach, or school leader who is concerned about how to support all students in accessing grade-level texts? If so, you are not alone. In fact, in a survey last year, ...

One in a series of occasional articles about the grades that provide the building blocks of a child's education. One of the Campbell Elementary School first-graders in Room 154, a determined child ...

First grade literacy can be both foundational and fun when teachers blend research-based strategies with playful, engaging activities. From Readers’ Theater to interactive reading mats, these ...

A first-grade teacher is raising concerns that students at her school are struggling to meet reading expectations.