Reversing the nationwide decline in reading achievement requires systemic and individual change. Here are four ways to approach the challenge.
Lymaris Santana, senior consultant in literacy, reflects on the diverse facets of her Puerto Rican heritage and how they inspire her in work and life.
Leanne Davis’ expertise in using data on student experiences and basic needs to promote change will help advance our work toward equity in education.
Engaging parents and other caregivers as true partners in their children’s literacy development and overall education is an essential part of building a collaborative literacy culture.
Teachers are more likely to use new literacy initiatives they believe will help students. Principals can use data to get that critical educator buy-in.
Improving literacy outcomes for all students starts with consistently implementing evidence-based practices—and that requires strong leadership.
In the United States today, more than four million young adults have disengaged from the K–12 education system without graduating or entering the workforce.
To help revitalize the Wadatika dialect of the Northern Paiute language, the Burns Paiute Tribe established its Language House. Senior consultant Kellie Harry worked with the Tribe to maximize the program’s impact.
Basic needs security is critical for ensuring strong academic performance, persistence and graduation, and improving well-being among students pursuing postsecondary education.
The public library remains one of the few spaces in our society that offers access to vital resources, without the requirement of spending money.
Educators, schools, districts, and researchers all have a role to play in building our knowledge about effective dual language programs.
Women still do not have equal access and outcomes in areas of education, health, economics, and more. The disparities are even starker when race and other demographics are considered.
Students benefit from having teachers that reflect their cultural background. But while nearly 50 percent of U.S. students are people of color, only about 20 percent of teachers are.
To stay focused on goals and ensure strategies and practices are working, educators need to review, reflect, and revise from time to time—engaging in a cycle of continuous improvement to meet student needs.
Sara Goldrick-Rab, an award-winning scholar-activist focused on making higher education more accessible, affordable, and supportive of students, has joined Education Northwest as a senior fellow.
