Middle and high school students who read fluently in English class and on the Web may find that they cannot understand their science texts. And their science teachers may be ill-prepared to guide them ...

Making the rigorous common-core standards in English/language arts and mathematics accessible to every type of learner is a huge undertaking for educators. My two stories examine two major issues when ...

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With a little guidance, educators can help students learn to read and understand the complex language of science texts, according to Catherine E. Snow of Harvard University and the SERP Institute.