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With what level of confidence can you say a given literacy instructional practice may work to help students in your school or district learn to read? It all depends on the available research and evidence for that practice.

Teachers can help students become better writers by teaching and encouraging practice of the mechanics of writing, as well as establishing an environment that motivates them to write.

To become better writers, students need dedicated time to practice writing and instruction on a variety of strategies for writing for multiple purposes and audiences.

Reading allows University of Iowa Sophomore Bella Phillips to cultivate a way of thinking using perspectives that can only be reached through reading.

Active reading allows students to build reading skills. Learn steps teachers can take to help students experience success with independent active reading.

Information about five IRRC facilitation guides designed to inform the family members of English-learning students about web-based literacy activities.

What is it that makes children have a love of reading? What makes them hate it? Can you ever change their minds?

A breakdown of the April 26, 2016 Battle of the Books competition designed to introduce Iowa high school students to award-winning literature.

When it comes to children making reading choices, teacher librarians are poised to help families make these decisions.