Here’s what experts and research say about what a greater focus on content knowledge could mean for reading instruction. What role does background knowledge play in reading comprehension? A big one.

The research offers insight into potential areas of strain or support that can improve parent-based interventions focused on promoting healthier parent-student relationships, which is tied to student ...

The study doesn’t claim aluminum causes the breathing condition, and officials say more work is needed to try to confirm any connection, which hadn’t been seen in earlier research.

In a study of private-party sales at gun shows, undercover investigators found that nearly two-thirds of sellers proceeded with a sale despite having reasonable cause to believe they were selling ...