Children are reading less than ever before, research reveals
Just a quarter of kids under the age of 18 read each day, study shows in run-up to World Book Day
If We Want Bookworms, We Need to Get Beyond Leveled Reading
When it comes to nurturing kids’ love of reading, research suggests variety, choice—and encouragement to stretch—can make a difference.
26 Easy Ways To Encourage Your Kids To Read More
How parents can encourage their children to read more books
Rotherham: Phonics. Whole Language. Balanced Literacy. The Problem Isn’t That We Don’t Know How to Teach Reading — It’s Politics
Reading isn’t just the latest obsession of ed advocates; it’s a real issue in people’s lives. Deny people literacy, and you deny them freedom, agency — even humanity. Unfortunately, national data show we do that systematically
Reading struggles? Don’t wait to advocate for your child
Early intervention with reading challenges has very high success rates for supporting reading development, but it is much more difficult to improve reading skills in older students.
Mo Willems on the Lost Art of Being Silly
A children's book author discusses creativity, drawing as empathy, and letting kids “do 51% of the work.”
3 Ways to Make Better Use of Reading Science
Teaching reading is hard. But there are fundamental things we know about how kids learn to read—the key is to remain nuanced in their application.
A Fun, Experiential Approach to Strengthen Reading and Writing Skills
Hands-on learning experiences help young learners build their vocabulary while boosting their literacy skills.
How More Teachers are Being Trained in the Science of Reading
Will the gains in teacher training outlined in a new report translate into more American kids learning to read?
Schoolwide Strategies for Promoting a Love of Reading
A literacy consultant explains how schools can encourage all students to share the joy of reading.