In response to our story about Illinois' renewed emphasis on teaching reading with phonics, dozens of you wrote to tell us how you learned to read. What you're saying: Though a few readers liked whole ...

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has revealed a strategic plan to tackle mounting concerns regarding foundation phase learners failing to read for meaning. Gwarube announced the move on Monday ...

E. D. Hirsch, Jr. is the founder of the Core Knowledge Foundation and professor emeritus of education and humanities at the University of Virginia. He is the author of several books, including ...