Kids learn to read, and then they read to learn. That’s the saying, at least, and even if the reality is more complicated ...

There is much blaming and finger-pointing as to why the U.S. isn’t doing better. Some experts say that parents are allowing kids to spend too much time on screens, while others argue that elementary ...

A new study has discovered a direct link between the number of milliseconds it takes a child’s brain to process the form of a ...

In a world where digital devices are everywhere, it’s easy to wonder if handwriting still matters. We’ve all heard the argument that keyboards and screens have made this foundational skill obsolete.

Children’s Book Week is a reading initiative celebrated nationwide twice a year, in May and in November. It is the longest-running national literacy program and is celebrating its 106th anniversary ...

Is book banning contributing to declining literacy rates? That's the question addressed in a new paper by Danielle Dennis, ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. California to begin universal screening of kindergarten through second-grade students for reading difficulties, ...

In most states, schools are required to screen students as they enter kindergarten—a process that is meant to identify ...

Students at R. Brown McAllister Elementary School use exercises in phonemic awareness—the ability to recognize and manipulate the sounds in English—during literary instruction on March 19, 2025, in ...

More work needs to be done to ensure Manitoba's children all have a fair chance to learn how to read, a new report says.

A few highlights include a reading nook, stuffed animals and toys, building blocks, a baby play area and a science lab ...

Researchers at Laurentian University are reading French books to preschoolers this month to determine the best ways to teach them new words.