NWEF Blog
National education insights that will inspire you to take action in your community.
Welcome to the Noah Webster Education Foundation blog! Read up on current education news, explore pro/con guides, research school options, get expert advice, and examine hot topics in learning, all in one place.
NWEF Blog
National education insights that will inspire you to take action in your community.
Welcome to the Noah Webster Education Foundation blog! Read up on current education news, explore pro/con guides, research school options, get expert advice, and examine hot topics in learning, all in one place.
The Pros & Cons of Phonics-Based Approaches
Reading may seem simple, but how children learn to read has sparked fierce debate across
The Pros & Cons of Early Reading Intervention
Every parent wants their child to become a confident reader; but the path to get
Spotting Reading Struggles Early: 5 Tips Every Parent Needs to Know
5 Tips Every Parent Needs to Know Many children struggle with reading, and parents often
Reading Comprehension: When Reading Becomes Understanding
Throughout our literacy series, we’ve been building the foundation of reading piece by piece. We
Vocabulary: The Missing Link in Reading Comprehension
As we continue our literacy series, let’s pause and ask a simple question: What’s the
Fluency: The Bridge Between Decoding and Comprehension
In our reading series, we’ve explored the building blocks of literacy, from phonological awareness to
Phonics: Where Reading Really Begins
This is the third article in our reading literacy series. Last time, we examined Phonological
Phonological Awareness: The Hidden Foundation of Reading Success
In From Sounds to Meaning: The Science Behind Learning to Read, we briefly outlined the
From Sounds To Meaning: The Science Behind Learning to Read
For decades, American education has wrestled with a painful question: Why are so many children
Understanding Your Legal Authority As a Parent: Part 2
Protecting Your Child Beyond the Classroom: Healthcare, Limits, and Your Legal Rights “In the United
Understanding Your Legal Authority As a Parent: Part 1
A Plain-Language Breakdown of Your Rights: You Have More Power Than You May Realize There
More Options, Better Outcomes? What The Research Says About School Choice
When parents start researching schools, they often hear a wide range of opinions. Some people
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