A deep dive on U.S. reading and math scores, and what to do about themU.S. students still lag nearly half a grade behind pre-pandemic levels in math and reading as of Spring 2024.
New Study: Teachers Say Parental Engagement Makes or Breaks Student PerformanceParental involvement is crucial for improving student academic performance post-pandemic.
Johnny can read. Jane can read. But they may not fully comprehend. - Harvard GazetteImproving literacy outcomes is crucial amid declining reading scores among U.S. students.
Dolly Parton responds to Republican plans to defund her library programmeDolly Parton urged Indiana Republicans to restore funding for her children's book program after reports indicated budget cuts.
Ministers urged to add audiobooks to England's new schools curriculumAudiobooks should be integrated into the school curriculum to address declining reading enjoyment among children.
The Commons: Teaching LucyThe solution to America's literacy crisis is a balanced approach to reading instruction, incorporating both phonics and whole language strategies.
A deep dive on U.S. reading and math scores, and what to do about themU.S. students still lag nearly half a grade behind pre-pandemic levels in math and reading as of Spring 2024.
New Study: Teachers Say Parental Engagement Makes or Breaks Student PerformanceParental involvement is crucial for improving student academic performance post-pandemic.
Johnny can read. Jane can read. But they may not fully comprehend. - Harvard GazetteImproving literacy outcomes is crucial amid declining reading scores among U.S. students.
Dolly Parton responds to Republican plans to defund her library programmeDolly Parton urged Indiana Republicans to restore funding for her children's book program after reports indicated budget cuts.
Ministers urged to add audiobooks to England's new schools curriculumAudiobooks should be integrated into the school curriculum to address declining reading enjoyment among children.
The Commons: Teaching LucyThe solution to America's literacy crisis is a balanced approach to reading instruction, incorporating both phonics and whole language strategies.
The magazine that contains a Willy Wonka-style golden ticketThe event highlighted the urgent need for children to have access to books and the profound impact of reading on their future.
Little Free Libraries are part of what's right in the worldLittle Free Libraries promote reading and community sharing, benefiting literacy and reflecting the interests of neighbors.
11 Books We Read As Kids That We Really Had *No Business* ReadingKids in the '90s often read books meant for adults, expanding their vocabulary and experiences far beyond their age.
Read Across America CannabisRead Across America Day now embraces cannabis culture, blending literary enjoyment with a relaxed reading experience.
The magazine that contains a Willy Wonka-style golden ticketThe event highlighted the urgent need for children to have access to books and the profound impact of reading on their future.
Little Free Libraries are part of what's right in the worldLittle Free Libraries promote reading and community sharing, benefiting literacy and reflecting the interests of neighbors.
11 Books We Read As Kids That We Really Had *No Business* ReadingKids in the '90s often read books meant for adults, expanding their vocabulary and experiences far beyond their age.
Read Across America CannabisRead Across America Day now embraces cannabis culture, blending literary enjoyment with a relaxed reading experience.
Book swaps at tube stations are invaluable bring them back | LettersThe ban on book-sharing at tube stations disregards community needs and fire safety realities.
Read a Book With Your Child and Dream TogetherReading fiction enhances literacy and empathy.Sharing stories enriches family connections and individual identity.Increased storytelling leads to better social skills in children.
Brooklyn Org Spark Prize Winner: Brooklyn BodegaBrooklyn Book Bodega won the 2025 Spark Prize to enhance literacy and provide books to children across New York City.
Libraries will only exist for as long as we borrow from them. Consider it your civic duty | Jodi WilsonLibraries support authors through a lending rights scheme and foster community engagement.Borrowing books from libraries benefits both readers and authors.
2025 Dodgers Love L.A. Community Tour: Tony Gonsolin Reads To Children At El Nido Family CenterTony Gonsolin engages with the community by reading to children as part of the Dodgers Love L.A. Community Tour.
Brooklyn Org Spark Prize Winner: Brooklyn BodegaBrooklyn Book Bodega won the 2025 Spark Prize to enhance literacy and provide books to children across New York City.
Libraries will only exist for as long as we borrow from them. Consider it your civic duty | Jodi WilsonLibraries support authors through a lending rights scheme and foster community engagement.Borrowing books from libraries benefits both readers and authors.
2025 Dodgers Love L.A. Community Tour: Tony Gonsolin Reads To Children At El Nido Family CenterTony Gonsolin engages with the community by reading to children as part of the Dodgers Love L.A. Community Tour.
The Mailman Was a Spy: Espionage in the Medieval Islamic World - Medievalists.netThe medieval Islamic world established a sophisticated spy network intertwined with its postal system, well ahead of post-classical Europe.
Learn How To Read With Phonics: 3 Steps To Teach PhonicsPhonics is the preferred method for teaching reading, enabling strong decoding skills and boosting children's confidence in reading.
Why the Human Brain Needs SpellingSpelling is essential for literacy, helping to map language and create meaning for reading and writing.
Learn How To Read With Phonics: 3 Steps To Teach PhonicsPhonics is the preferred method for teaching reading, enabling strong decoding skills and boosting children's confidence in reading.
Why the Human Brain Needs SpellingSpelling is essential for literacy, helping to map language and create meaning for reading and writing.
Are picture books undervalued? This new ambassador of children's literature thinks soMac Barnett emphasizes that children's reading interests should not be framed around adult expectations, and that picture books deserve more respect.Children's literature should be celebrated as real art and not merely seen as educational tools.
Israel may burn Gaza schools, but Palestinians shall resistPalestinian identity is deeply rooted in education, which is pursued fervently even amidst extreme adversity.
Kids' low reading scores are 'a 5-alarm fire,' says DOGE's Ramaswamy. His solution: Eliminate the Education Department.Eliminating the Education Department may not lead to improved literacy scores for 8th graders in the US.
The year we put everything on the tableJournalism must adapt to address low literacy levels for effective information dissemination.Essential changes in journalism are needed to engage an informed electorate.There is a necessity for diverse story formats to cater to various readership abilities.
More confident Bijan Robinson highlighting Atlanta youth literacy for NFL My Cleats' weekendThe Atlanta Falcons' improved offensive strategy is enhancing rushing performance, with Bijan Robinson leading the charge in literacy advocacy through his charity.
Bidens hosted final Halloween trick-or-treat event; first lady came as a giant pandaThe Biden family hosted a Halloween event focused on literacy, marking a festive farewell from the White House as they prepare to leave office.
We need a national STEM Act to stem the risk of a declining AmericaThe establishment of National STEM Week seeks to address STEM illiteracy and promote equitable education opportunities for all students.
Remembering Roy Cohn - subject of new Trump biopic 'The Apprentice'Low literacy rates among voters can significantly influence election outcomes.
Dutch broadcaster launches news bulletin in easy-to-understand languageNOS launched a news program in easy language for 2.5 million Dutch people struggling with literacy and language comprehension.
Struggling Teenagers Left Out in New Push to Overhaul ReadingSchool districts are reforming reading instruction but neglecting to support older students struggling with literacy.Alarming literacy rates among Black and Latino middle schoolers in New York necessitate immediate action.
Five Events We're Excited for at This Year's National Book Festival - WashingtonianThe National Book Festival features authors discussing their works, addressing themes like censorship, children's anxiety, and cultural legacy, highlighting the importance of literacy and inclusivity.
Ancient Scribes Got Ergonomic Injuries, TooAncient Egyptian scribes held a prestigious position due to literacy, performing vital administrative tasks despite facing similar occupational health issues as modern office workers.