Locally, scores for fourth and eighth graders from last spring's STAAR test show between 50 and 60 percent of students rank at "meets and above" standards for reading. If you equate that to a grade ...

We need better teacher training, the right materials, and engaging literacy-rich programs for schools, writes Angélica ...

The Learning Disabilities Association of Pennsylvania offers free tutoring for Pittsburgh’s underserved kids after the pandemic lowered reading scores.

From picture books to graphic novels, fantasy to family fun, these must-read books have the power to hook kids of any gender. Some are cultural touchstones that belong in every kid's library. Others ...

Sales of graphic novels have doubled over the past five years, to some parents' dismay. But data shows these books can have a ...

GNCRT is thrilled to introduce the 2024 Best Graphic Novels for Children Reading List. This reading list highlights the best ...

The average American student remains half a grade level behind pre-pandemic levels of achievement in both reading and math ...

Over 40% of K-3 students are not reading at their grade level. A local advocate says dyslexia could be part of the problem.

Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ votes on roll calls from the week of Feb. 3-7, 2025. There were no roll ...

Reading at home does more than create lifelong memories. It sets our children up for success at school. It gives children ...

The number of children who read in their spare time has hit an "historic low", according to the National Literacy Trust, with ...