Why it matters: Quizzes can strengthen vocabulary, comprehension, and recall — all key components of literacy and long-term academic success. How it works: Assessments reveal strengths and weaknesses, ...

A student takes a math class to study for the STAAR state standardized tests in this archive photo. Ron Jenkins Star-Telegram file photo The season of state testing has recently passed for elementary ...

One of the primary missions of any educational institution is to produce graduates who are literate. The ability to derive meaning from print is central to the definition of literacy. Many people ...