Being literate in the 21st century goes beyond the ability to read text, many of today’s language arts teachers say. Learners must be able to synthesize and utilize a wide variety of media—such as ...

This is the latest article in a series of Tuesday features about local educators. DALEVILLE — A principle her mother held to steadfastly has guided Melissa Crist in her efforts to ...

I have been no fan of the Common Core standards (see The Best Articles Sharing Concerns About Common Core Standards). However, one of the key lessons I learned in my nineteen year community organizing ...

Note: Applications for Fall 2026 and beyond are open. (This program is currently not accepting applications for the Fall 2025-Spring 2026 year.) UMass Lowell offers two online graduate programs to ...

KQED's Mindshift podcast visits a language arts classroom where an extroverted teacher has developed creative ways of inviting introverted students to share their thinking. When students head back to ...

When it comes to language arts, the jury's still out on the quality and effectiveness of the available software. Some schools are investing and experimenting with different products, with mixed ...

Richardson ISD approved new math and language arts instructional materials at the March 12 school board meeting.

Language shapes and reflects the human experience. In literature, in political speech and throughout digital media, language has the potential to spur people to action and deepen understanding of ...

When it comes to language learning, an old adage rings true: a picture is worth a thousand words. There is growing evidence that the arts—be it a picture, drama, song, or dance—may help children with ...