Dianna Townsend, Ed.D., professor of literacy studies, plays a crucial role as a co-principal investigator in the Institute of Education Science (IES) grant titled "Words as Tools: Vocabulary ...

Columbia, Mo. -- Using pictures to help middle school students visualize science terms could be the key to boosting vocabulary for all students, including those with learning disabilities who struggle ...

*For teachers looking to bring literacy into their classrooms without feeling overwhelmed, researcher Jamie Day recommends resources such as the What Works Clearinghouse. An earlier version of this ...