California’s reading wars may finally be over. After decades of debate over how to teach reading, a new bill aims to use phonics to solve the state’s literacy crisis.

Maddie Mantelli is a young bookworm, recently completing the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program! She is a cherished member of the Wednesday Storytime group and is always on the hunt for the next ...

Boys tend to start kindergarten less prepared, academically and behaviorally, than girls — and it can affect their achievement in the long term.To close the gap, one idea already in use by some ...