SPRINGDALE — High schools are gearing up for a high-stakes literacy exam next week, eager to lay the groundwork to meet state education standards. More than 1,000 high school juniors in Springdale ...

Two years ago, local politicians, business executives, educators and nonprofit organizations banded together in an unprecedented push to improve literacy among San Antonio children. The goal: Make ...

Literacy stations promote collaboration, motivation, and provide targeted practice for a variety of needs and abilities in a fun and easy way. Everyday activities, like talking, singing, playing sound ...

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