Posts about English Language Arts

Have American schools changed in the last few decades? Here, we compare American education to that of other countries, and to America 10 years ago.

Despite the global illiteracy problem, American standards for literacy continue to decline. Find out how and why these literacy standards are being lowered.

Seventh grade, your child is getting ready for high school. Reading and writing assignments will get more complex

In sixth grade, your child is starting middle school. If your child doesn't have a strong ELA foundation, they'll struggle here and in the future.

In fifth grade, your child is getting ready for middle school. If your child doesn't have a strong ELA foundation, they'll struggle here and in the future.

In fourth grade students switch from reading to writing. There is more focus on analytical skills.. Learn how to help your child with Language Arts.

In 3rd grade, school work gets more complex and cumulative. Students that were doing fine last year may have struggles this year. Here is how to help.

While looking for ways to help your kid read, whole language learning has probably been suggested But this can actually hurt your kid's reading development

In 2nd grade reading and writing skills are being measured more. Your child will be assessed as being at grade level or behind. Find out how you can help.

Is your first grade student reading and writing at their grade level? If they are struggling, learn how Math Genie and Reading Genie can help.