There’s a better way to grow kids’ vocabularies. To understand it, let’s look at what the brain science says about the vocabulary acquisition process.

How often do we find ourselves running on what should be solid ground only to discover that our students are running in deep, slippery mud? What they “read” may ground them in something, but it certainly isn’t the text you felt inspired to share.

One or more of these three common obstacles on standardized reading tests probably explain why seemingly strong English students underperform.

Zinc stands in solidarity with those calling for change. We stand with the Black community, students and educators who are hurting right now, and all fighting against racism, intolerance, and injustice.

Studying from home, many students are struggling to stay engaged and continue to grow. We can help.

The key to improving adolescent literacy is to get students to enjoy reading. A constant annotation practice can work against that goal.

We’re excited to now offer article sets to complement the EngageNY curriculum.

We’re not alone in our appreciation of the written word. Authors, icons and politicians alike praise the power of texts to transform their minds and lives.

Read Zinc’s founder/CEO, Matt Bardin’s op-ed, “We Can’t Become a Nation of Equal Learners Until We Become a Nation of Readers,” in The Hechinger Report, a national nonprofit newsroom.

We’re honored to be recognized and excited to partner with Chicago educators to advance their middle and high school students’ reading levels and enjoyment. Read more about LEAP Innovations and this innovative pilot program here.

Check out Zinc’s founder/CEO, Matt Bardin, talking about reading’s role in school success and how to address students’ literacy gaps in this episode of the Educators Lead podcast with Jay Willis.

We designed Zinc Reading Labs using insight from our years of experience as educators and leading academics’ research on adolescent literacy. It’s an honor to have Digital Promise recognize these efforts as part of their 2016 Research-Based Products Campaign.