The benefits of reading with children are innumerable. Children who read with their caregivers report higher levels of reading comprehension, fluency and self-confidence. But do you know of its mental ...

Literacy is one of the most important skills for children to learn, but many are falling behind. A 2023 study found that ...

When Inside Higher Education recently interviewed college students about their reading, a University of Florida sophomore claimed she relied entirely on YouTube videos to explain her reading. Academic ...

Editor’s Note: Click on the words highlighted in this story to pull up a definition and short research summary. Visited recently by one of his former students, Minnesota teacher Eric Kalenze was ...

Lucy Calkins, a Columbia University education professor, has misguided New York City teachers on showing children how to read and comprehend books. YouTube Every teacher of struggling readers has ...

Summer is just a few weeks away and with it comes summer break. Kids from all grade levels are looking forward to summer fun.

While some of us enjoy curling up with a good book, others prefer watching a series or playing video games. But from the perspective of neuroscience, reading is much more than just entertainment. This ...

For many children, the transition from learning to read to reading to learn is a crucial and sometimes nerve-wracking milestone. Reading aloud in class is intended to foster fluency and confidence, ...

From an early age, children are diving into the vibrant world of digital media, sparking a critical conversation about its impact on literacy. While the undeniable advantages of print books can enrich ...

At left, Tony Buttino prepares Western New York book reviewers (from left to right: Stephanie, Percy and Afrika) with production assistant Pam Johnson at right. Courtesy of WNED PBS, Buffalo, NY For ...