"There's this tradition at Northside that the kindergartners know once they reach first grade, they get a puppy, they get to read to that puppy," one teacher said.

WESTFIELD — An independent study shows that a virtual tutoring program inside the city’s elementary schools is helping first graders learn how to read. “What we’re seeing are better and higher levels ...

Last September, Savannah-Chatham County public schools tried out an intensive new tutoring program to help struggling readers catch up before state reading tests at the end of 3rd grade. By winter, ...

SHICKSHINNY — Northwest Area first graders experienced the magic of reading during Friday’s Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) program. RIF, a nonprofit that aims to connect children with the joy of reading ...

An estimated 12% of first graders' most-used media at home is educational, a new study suggests. Results also showed that higher use of educational media was associated with both more time spent ...

Incoming first-graders offered advice to students starting first grade this year. Many students said they were nervous on their first day but made friends quickly. Reading, math and making friends ...