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New reading textbooks, same problem: Why children’s reading scores in the US aren’t rising

New reading textbooks, same problem: Why children’s reading scores in the US aren’t rising

Recently, I worked with a group of elementary teachers in Iowa to select new reading textbooks and software. They wanted new materials to improve their district’s stagnant reading scores. After several days of reviewing materials from a state-approved list, one of the teachers asked me, “Will any of
Shawn Datchuk, University of Iowa 23 Apr 2026
Why standing in solidarity with immigrants is an act of accompaniment in Catholic philosophy

Why standing in solidarity with immigrants is an act of accompaniment in Catholic philosophy

In Portland, Oregon, people wearing inflatable frog costumes – The Portland Frog Brigade – danced outside immigration offices. In Chicago, parents and neighbors walked children to and from school, forming “magic schoolbuses” for families who feared detention. Thousands of Americans have taken to the streets since fall 2025 to protest against U.
Kristy Nabhan-Warren, University of Iowa 24 Feb 2026

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