Literacy experts explained 'the science of reading' isn't just one program or curriculum, but an entire body of research on how to teach reading.

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Should New York's schools get behind 'the science of reading'?

Teri Scott, a fourth-grade teacher the Cross Hill Academy in Yonkers, works with JaÕmyla Smith and Zendaya Garner on a reading assignment Jan. 8, 2023. New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that she will introduce legislation to require schools to use "the science of reading" curriculum. She announced that $10 million will go toward training 20,000 teachers on it. The Science of Reading is a curriculum that uses phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension to teach kids how to read.

Literacy experts explained 'the science of reading' isn't just one program or curriculum, but an entire body of research on how to teach reading.

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50 mph winds whipped through Rochester and most of New York on Tuesday as a massive storm system moved across the country. If you saw wind damage on your property, should you file an insurance claim?
 

Should you file a wind damage claim in NY after a storm? What to know

 

Too many wind damage claims could jack your insurance rates. Here's what you should know before contacting your insurance agent.

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Minisink Valley's PJ Duke defeats Ithaca's George Oroudjov in the 138-pound final championship match at the NYSPHSAA state wrestling championships at the MVP Arena in Albany on Saturday, February 26, 2022.
 

Weight-by-weight preview, breakdown of 2024 Eastern States wrestling

 

A numbers breakdown of each weight class at the 2024 Eastern States Classic and some of the top competition Hudson Valley wrestlers should watch for.

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Varsity 845: High school sports roundups, schedules for January 8-14

 

The Varsity 845 roundups, schedules for Section 9 high school fall sports for January 8-14, 2024

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10/8-25: ‘HERSHEY FELDER AS IRVING BERLIN’ | The star of the one-man shows “George Gershwin Alone,” “Monsieur Chopin” and “Beethoven: As I Knew Him” returns to Arizona Theatre Company with his latest biographical-play-with-music, about the composer of “Blue Skies,” “White Christmas,” “Puttin’ on the Ritz” and “God Bless America.” DETAILS: Thursday, Oct. 8, through Sunday, Oct. 25. Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix. $28-$73. 602-256-6995, arizonatheatre.org.
 

A Broadway musical, ripped — almost literally — from the headlines

 

There are print newspapers. There are online newspapers. But in 1933, Broadway theatergoers saw a newspaper on the stage

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