In our era of instant gratification and endless entertainment options, the humble book can sometimes feel like a relic of the past. However, the value of reading goes far beyond simply passing the ...

But from the perspective of neuroscience, reading is much more than just entertainment. This is especially true for children and teenagers. In the young brain, reading stimulates specific cognitive ...

Reading is among the earliest skills children learn in school, and for good reason. Research indicates that reading is a critical aspect of learning and supporting cognitive health throughout life.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Science and semantics are only part of the debate.

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Lists of the books included in curricula show middle school students are expected to read four to seven books in a school year.