Literacy

Girl reading book, literacy policy, Missouri reading scores, phonics, three cueing method

Education | ARTICLE | September 1, 2026

Missouri’s Reading Scores Remain Low

By Avery Frank | Read Time 2 min

Education | ARTICLE | August 7, 2026

The Value of the Threat of Grade Retention

By Cory Koedel | Read Time 2 min

Education | ARTICLE | July 29, 2026

Teacher Preparation in Missouri Is Getting a Failing Grade

By Avery Frank | Read Time 4 min

Education | ARTICLE | July 10, 2026

Missouri’s Reading Crisis with Chad Aldeman

By Susan Pendergrass | Episode Length 16 min

Library, bookshelf, Missouri education policy, literacy reform, reading, third-grade retention

Education | ARTICLE | June 22, 2026

Missouri Missed an Opportunity on Reading Reform

By Avery Frank | Read Time 3 min

Child reading, early literacy reform, three cueing, phonics instruction

Education | ARTICLE | June 18, 2026

Waiting for Supergirl

By Avery Frank | Read Time 3 min

Education | ARTICLE | June 11, 2026

Missouri’s Stalled Education Reforms with Cory Koedel

By Susan Pendergrass and 1 more | Episode Length 27 min

Education | ARTICLE | May 12, 2026

Missouri’s 2026 Legislative Session Final Week

By Elias Tsapelas and 3 more | Episode Length 30 min

Education | ARTICLE | May 5, 2026

Pass Early Literacy Reform Now, Then Build on It

By Avery Frank | Read Time 4 min

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