All computers come with spellcheckers and iPhones autocorrect their users’ texts. But despite those everyday features, formal spelling instruction still pays off, the findings of a new study suggest.

Helping kids become confident readers doesn’t have to feel like homework. With engaging phonics games, creative spelling activities, and everyday literacy moments, learning can be both fun and ...

This month, I went to school for parent-teacher conferences. My second-grader’s self-evaluation form listed several categories: “I follow directions,” “I understand math,” “I like to read,” and one we ...