Waco ISD elementary students showed improvement in reading on this year's STAAR tests, particularly among young readers. Math ...

However, there was no evidence to suggest that introducing a standardised diagnostic assessment tool would help ensure problems were identified or treated sooner. The findings show families and young ...

Nearly half of Green Bay's early elementary students scored below the 25th percentile on new state-mandated reading assessments. The new reading assessments, required under Act 20, aim to identify ...

Introduction Severe neonatal hyperbilirubinaemia can place a neonate at risk for acute bilirubin encephalopathy and kernicterus spectrum disorder. Early diagnosis is essential to prevent these ...

California elementary schools will have a new online screening tool next year to spot risks for reading difficulties, including dyslexia, in their youngest students, the state announced.

Early detection of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is important at the initial stage to provide prior treatment and control. In traditional diagnostic methods, medical doctors perform manual AD checking by ...

Reading with young children creates cherished memories and encourages the development of foundational literacy and language skills. In recognition of the week, University of Delaware experts in the ...

The York Assessment of Reading for Comprehension (YARC) - Australian Edition, enables teachers to assess the reading and comprehension skills of children aged 5 to 18 years.It is ideal for following ...

They also use diagnostic assessments, such as one-on-one interviews, to understand students' current mathematical thinking and guide teaching. However, screening has a different purpose.

A school psychologist shares tips on when to seek assessment for suspected learning issues and how to help elementary school students with reading.

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most lethal forms of cancer, primarily because it is usually diagnosed very late. Current markers are too insensitive and unspecific for early detection screenings.