Dianna Townsend, Ed.D., professor of literacy studies, plays a crucial role as a co-principal investigator in the Institute of Education Science (IES) grant titled "Words as Tools: Vocabulary ...

Columbia, Mo. -- Using pictures to help middle school students visualize science terms could be the key to boosting vocabulary for all students, including those with learning disabilities who struggle ...

Learning languages accounts for several advantages, especially if you're a travel guru, or if you travel for work purposes or simply because you want to improve your vocabulary and expand your ...

*For teachers looking to bring literacy into their classrooms without feeling overwhelmed, researcher Jamie Day recommends resources such as the What Works Clearinghouse. An earlier version of this ...

At Melbourne Elementary School in north-central Arkansas, time for science is a priority—even for the youngest students. Starting in kindergarten, teachers dedicate 30-40 minutes for the subject each ...

Visit NAP.edu/10766 to get more information about this book, to buy it in print, or to download it as a free PDF. Principles for making productive connections include engaging children in ...