Get kids reading fluently. As much as you can. Have them read and write about books. That, more or less, is the key to ...

The “science of reading” movement has shifted early reading practices across the country, with more than 40 states mandating ...

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It would be a lie to say that books were the only form of mass-media. They weren’t even the first; for as long as they’ve existed, they’ve been forced to compete with other mediums, from theater to ...

Editor's note: All opinions, columns and letters reflect the views of the individual writer and not necessarily those of the IDS or its staffers. A few weeks ago, I was reading “Green Eggs and Ham” to ...

According to some teachers and college professors, children aren’t reading as many whole books anymore. But just how widespread is this purported trend, and what does it mean for students’ literacy ...

A new study conducted by researchers at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology has revealed compelling neuroscience evidence that affirms the superiority of paper reading over its digital ...

New data shows early‑grade reading remains below pre‑pandemic levels, with first‑ and second‑graders lagging as math rises.

When Mississippi reformed its reading curriculum in 2013, scores for the state’s elementary school students soared. Inspired by the “Mississippi miracle,” other Southern states followed suit. But the ...