In recent years, scientists have studied whether being bilingual may help ward off the memory lapses and reduced mental sharpness that come with an aging brain. Much of the research on the pot ...

People stop reading in adulthood for lots of reasons. But it’s never too late to turn the page on old habits and start again.

Proven methods for teaching the readers who struggle most have been known for decades. Why do we often fail to use them?

Growing up with parents who were not ready for the emotional side of raising a child leaves traces that appear years later.

Virginia has made reading by third grade a priority. Now it is time to make it a top priority. Our state has one of the most ...

A 10-hour course for educators creates a common language for teaching phonemic awareness across all grade levels.

Reading every day can help people live longer and healthier lives. Reading before bed can improve sleep quality and help with relaxation. Reading has many positive health benefits. Reading every day ...

It's one of the most daunting questions of all time. You've met a new person, you're getting along, and then they pose it to you: "What do you like to do in your free time?" And that's when it dawns ...

Millennial readership has increased; zoomers read less than other generations but are on a steady upward trajectory. “Around two years ago, I started reading the Bible,” 20-year-old Hailey Gillman ...

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 ...