After nearly 20 years, ‘Reading Rainbow’ is back to inspire a new generation of readers

“After nearly 20 years … ‘Reading Rainbow ' is returning to motivate, help, and encourage kids to become avid readers with new episodes, new friends, new projects, and of course … new books!” says the ...

‘Reading Rainbow’ is back and stars Mychal Threets, the internet’s favorite librarian

Beloved PBS series 'Reading Rainbow' is being revived with new host Mychal the Librarian (a.k.a. Mychal Threets), new friends ...

‘Reading Rainbow' is back! See who's hosting nearly 20 years after LeVar Burton

“‘Reading Rainbow’ is returning will all-new episodes,” Threets, also known as Mychal the Librarian, says in the video, which also features appearances by celebrity guests such as Rylee Arnold and ...
The Boston Globe

US high school students lose ground in math and reading, continuing yearslong decline

WASHINGTON (AP) — A decade-long slide in high schoolers’ reading and math performance persisted during the COVID-19 pandemic, with 12th graders’ scores dropping to their lowest level in more than 20 ...
The New York Times

Reading Skills of 12th Graders Hit a New Low

High school seniors had the worst reading scores since 1992 on a national test, a loss probably related to increases in screen time and the pandemic. Their math scores fell as well. By Dana Goldstein ...
NBC 6 South Florida

Nationwide test scores show U.S. high school students falling behind in math and reading

A decade-long slide in high schoolers' reading and math performance persisted during the COVID-19 pandemic, with 12th graders' scores dropping to their lowest level in more than 20 years, according to ...