Words are powerful, and a rich vocabulary can provide young people with significant advantages. Successful vocabulary development is associated with better vocational, academic and health outcomes.

University of Georgia undergraduate education classes are tutoring reading skills with kindergarteners this spring in a local high poverty school. We are trying to support the children as they get on ...

Discover how a consistent 10-minute daily reading habit can significantly boost a child's vocabulary, comprehension, and confidence in just one month. Experts highlight simple, engaging strategies ...

Editor’s Note: Click on the words highlighted in this story to pull up a definition and short research summary. Reading comprehension is a complex endeavor. It’s heavily dependent on learning new ...

As more states and districts are embracing the “science of reading,” some educators and advocates have raised the question: Will these methods work for English-language learners? The “science of ...

Vocabulary improvement can be very useful for people interested in expanding their word base and communication abilities. However, many believe that it involves hours of practice, extensive reading, ...

We have developed an evidence based intervention called Fingerspelling Our Way to Reading, that is specifically designed for deaf and hard of hearing students from kindergarten through second grade.

Vocabulary Words for Students: Learning about vocabulary helps students improve their language skills and also perform better in exams. This also helps to improve their communication skills. In this ...