Content Area Literacy
Elementary school teachers are incredibly versatile people. In one school day, a teacher will teach reading, math, science and social studies. Content area lessons require specific techniques and knowledge that help students navigate different types of texts.
Featured partner: National Education Association
Our PBS Series:
Launching Young Readers
Learn more about effective classroom strategies to help kids understand — and care about — what they read.
Explore ways to create a literacy-rich summer for kids, including struggling learners.
For Parents
For Teachers
Professional Development Webcasts
Listen, watch, and learn from top experts in these engaging roundtable discussions. Each webcast features a 60–minute video as well as recommended readings and suggested discussion questions.
Research & Reports
Additional Resources We Recommend
Knowledge Matters Campaign
Knowledge Matters Campaign
ReadWorks
Natalie Wexler | Forbes
Council of Chief State School Officers
Our Literacy Blogs
Timothy Shanahan
November 16, 2022
Dr. Joanne Meier
October 17, 2013
June Behrmann
Rachael Walker
August 24, 2022
Maria Salvadore
Carol Shen
August 30, 2016
