Editor’s note: The following two pieces tied for first place in the fourth-grade division of the 18th annual Fraser Writing Contest. The first-place winner in the third-grade division was published on ...

Erika De La Rosa was excited when she heard about the sweeping changes to the STAAR exam. "When they initially announced it, as an English teacher, it sounded like a fantastic idea because writing ...

Shellie Ross of Wesley Rankin Community Center (right, holding “Reach for the STAARS” sign) takes part in a pep rally to welcome students at Edison Middle Learning Center on STAAR testing day. Erika ...

COLOMA, Mich. (WSBT) — Fourth graders and veterans finally met face to face after a year-long pen pal connection. It was all a part of a pen pal program to enhance students’ reading and writing skills ...

A simple fourth-grade writing assignment at Seven Oaks Elementary School has turned into a new tool that’s helping every student feel included on the playground.

KAILUA (KITV4) - St. Anthony School Kailua 4th grader Apollina Recupero is the 4th grade Grand National Champion in the 31st annual Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest. Apollina was recognized ...

She grew up to be a bestselling author, despite her test scores. Now, she's pointing out how formal education gets things wrong. Author and literary agent Alexandra Penfold can speak firsthand on how ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- What started as a fourth grade writing assignment led a student at a Fort Knox school to publish his own children's book. According to a news release Thursday from Fort Knox ...

In fourth-grade English, your fourth-grader will learn to read, discuss, and write about complicated stories, rich poems, plays, informational books, and articles. Your child will also learn to show ...