Beacon Journal readers write about the science of reader, a new state bill, energy-saving appliances and national politics.

Editor’s note: This essay is an entry in Fordham’s 2025 Wonkathon, which asked contributors to answer this question: “What needs to happen next—at the state, district, and school levels—for the ...

Ohio’s drive to boost reading scores using the science of reading has had a rocky start in the two years since Gov. Mike ...

By Cameron Reichenbach / The Jambar In November 2025, Youngstown State University received ‘In Alignment’ rating by the Ohio ...

Answer questions on the science of reading alignment in your district, including classroom materials, achievement data, and regulations.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A Staten Island elementary school is working to change the way students are learning how to read through a staff-wide commitment to implement a “science of reading” curriculum ...

On an evening walk in 2023, I’d just started listening to Emily Hanford’s groundbreaking podcast “Sold a Story,” when an interview with a father and daughter hit me like a ton of library books. The ...

As someone who’s dedicated my career to advancing the Science of Reading movement, I’ve seen firsthand what it takes to help every child become a strong, fluent reader. We’ve made incredible strides ...

As California wrestles with a statewide literacy crisis, a bill poised to hit Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk could fundamentally change the way students learn to read in California. The bill, AB 1454, would ...

On an evening walk in 2023, I'd just started listening to Emily Hanford's groundbreaking podcast "Sold a Story," when an interview with a father and daughter hit me like a ton of library books. The ...