Altagracia (Grace) Delgado is the director of Texas initiatives for the English Learners Success Forum. With over 30 years of experience in education, she has served as a teacher, instructional coach, ...

I spent over a decade as a first-grade teacher and early childhood literacy specialist. As a mom, I want my toddler to memorize the letters, even though I know that's not the best route. Instead, I ...

An adult reading with a child. Image source: Unsplash. In reality, one of the most effective reading supports a child can receive is calm, consistent reading practice with an adult at home. Paired ...

I'm a former first-grade teacher and early childhood literacy specialist. I've spent years studying and putting into practice what helps young children learn to read. But I'll admit, now that I have a ...