Book reading in schools has fallen off severely and, in many classrooms, nearly disappeared, but our model legislation, called the BOOKS Act, can ensure that kids start reading full books again, ...

Parents and educators alike have grown concerned for the decreasing number of children reading for enjoyment, leading ...

Learning about emotions through stories gives children the ability to recognise those feelings in themselves, a crucial part ...

It’s a proven fact by just about every researcher and development expert: Reading to a young child opens their imagination to new worlds. It introduces them to the diversity of people, new places and ...

Devan Chopra is reading to a pre-school classroom in Grafton, West Virginia. She's holding up the book Pete the Cat. "I'm here because I really want to spread the love of reading," she said. The high ...

In a world where screens dominate daily life, one local nonprofit is working to bring families back to something simple and ...

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 ...

The Hechinger Report covers one topic: education. Sign up for our newsletters to have stories delivered to your inbox. Consider becoming a member to support our nonprofit journalism. Shanahan is a ...

The latest data from the 2024 Nation's Report Card is a sobering indictment of the state of American education. While slight improvements in math scores offer a glimmer of hope, the continued decline ...