Brain Scientists Seek Developmental Sweet Spot for Learning to Read
A longitudinal study find different growth rates in white matter, the brain's connective tissue, between good and poor readers. Read Full Post >
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December 19, 2011
UPDATE: Kindergarten Reading Program Effects Falter in 1st Grade
A federal follow-up study of a successful kindergarten reading intervention finds its benefits do not hold over time. Read Full Post >
August 24, 2011
Toddlers May Know More About Language Than They'll Tell
A British study finds that children as young as 2 can identify grammar and complex sentence structure. Read Full Post >
August 22, 2011
Pilot Finds Puppy Power May Boost Young Readers' Literacy
A Massachusetts pilot study suggests children may benefit from reading with therapy dogs. Read Full Post >
June 28, 2011
Rich Home Environment Can Close Readiness Gap for Poor Children
By as early as 2 years old, differences in a low-income child's home learning environment can make the difference between whether he or she will be considered ready for school or labeled at risk at the start of kindergarten two years later, according to a New York University study. Read Full Post >
April 08, 2011
Study: Third Grade Reading Predicts Later High School Graduation
Students who aren't proficient in reading by grade 3 are four times less likely to graduate than proficient readers, and the gap is even more severe for students in poverty, according to a study to be released this morning at the American Educational Research Association conference. Read Full Post >
January 03, 2011
Study: Doctor Visits Give Opportunity for School Readiness Check-up
Newly released studies suggest educational partnerships with physicians may help disadvantaged families prepare their children to start school. Read Full Post >
December 23, 2010
Brain Imaging Could Help Target Dyslexia Interventions
A new study of brain images of dyslexic students shows differences in students who are better able to compensate for their disability. The research holds promise for better targeted screening and interventions in the future. Read Full Post >
October 15, 2010
First Longitudinal Study of Deaf Children to Dissect Reading
Galludet University researchers have launched the first large-scale longitudinal study of young deaf children learning to read. Read Full Post >
September 09, 2010
Extra Reading Class Boosts Pupil Skills, but Not Permanently
A new federal study suggests an extra reading class instead of a regular elective can boost reading comprehension for students who enter freshman year reading several grade levels behind. Read Full Post >
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