When was the last time you got lost in a book? These days, the act of 'deep reading,' or reading with intention, can be difficult to practice. Maryanne Wolf, an expert in the science of reading, ...

What should an elementary reading block look like? For such a common part of the school day, it’s surprising to find that there’s no one right answer. More than 40 states have passed legislation ...

Children who read printed books demonstrate better comprehension and concentration, while screens are associated with lower ...

Why do so many students struggle to understand what they read, even after they learn how to read? That’s a topic of hot debate among reading researchers. One camp has been arguing that schools have ...

The average American checks their phone over 140 times a day, clocking an average of 4.5 hours of daily use, with 57% of people admitting they’re “addicted” to their phone. Tech companies, influencers ...

(TNS) — What barriers do students face when asked to read text and show their comprehension of it? This question was posed by an English/language arts teacher and educational consultant to a group of ...

Clarification: This story has been updated to clarify Claude Goldenberg’s title. Writing about the ongoing debates in reading instruction can sometimes feel a bit like time travel. Take this passage, ...

Many students above third or fourth grade struggle with reading. Evidence suggests a large contributing factor has been overlooked—and there may be a fairly simple way to address it. A lot of ...

Reading is great for your mental health and well-being. There are also benefits to making it a daily habit, which you can achieve by setting goals and creating supporting routines. Great escapes into ...

Reading enjoyment is at its lowest level for two decades, according to the National Literacy Trust’s annual survey. This ...

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