In this first programme, James finds out how unnatural the process of reading is, and the complex alchemy our brains create to make words on the page make sense to us, and asks what we gain - and lose ...

The “science of reading” movement has shifted early reading practices across the country, with more than 40 states mandating ...

Bookworms’ reading quirks are more common than you’d think. (We’re looking at you, page sniffers and back-to-front flippers!) As the daughter of a librarian, I grew up surrounded by books. My mother ...

Need a reason to open a book? Science shows the benefits of reading go beyond fun—and can lead to a happier, healthier life. Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a ...

Babies and young children are sponges that soak in practically everything in their environments. It’s true! Even during story time, their minds are at work, taking in all the language they hear and ...

Nothing spells out trouble for a bookworm quite like a reading slump. Just like a cold that just won’t pass, the reading slump — a period of disinterest in books — can be a deflating and prolonged ...

When holidays or pandemics shut down schools, gender differences in children's reading habits widen; boys stop reading, while ...

In her State of the State Address, Gov. Gretch Whitmer led with education as a key initiative for 2026 and beyond.

Young students are still struggling to bounce back academically from the pandemic, even though many were babies at the time.