Nearly a half century ago, a landmark study showed that teachers weren’t explicitly teaching reading comprehension. Once children learned how to read words, no one taught them how to make sense of the ...

Parton’s generous scheme has provided millions of free books to children around the world, helping to foster a love of ...

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 ...

“Avoid the passive voice” is a favorite maxim of writing teachers. But for young learners, exposure to passive construction—and other more complex sentences in spoken language—may help children ...

If you were a kid who loved reading, you can probably remember the peace you felt when you found a comfy place to read a good book. No matter what was going on around you, a book could transport you ...

In recognition of International Literacy Day on September 8, Chicago Home Tutor is sharing guidance for families on how everyday reading routines at home can help children build literacy skills, ...

Last month, Rose Horowitch wrote the article “The Elite College Students Who Can’t Read Books,” which sparked a lot of debate. Professors told Horowitch that their students felt overwhelmed at the ...

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