Opinion: 5 myths about early reading — what research shows and why it matters

Are our brains wired for reading? Can kids learn to read on their own? Here's what the research says and how we can implement ...
The Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn Public Library, Reading Institute launch borough-wide ‘Science of Reading’ initiative

The Reading Institute and Brooklyn Public Library are teaming up on a new literacy initiative aimed at strengthening early reading skills across the borough. Back by over $300,000 in grant funding ...
KEYT

New California Law Targets Reading Struggles Before They Start

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Learning to read can be tough. But a new California law aims to help children before they struggle. “We are the 41st state to adopt a reading risk screener this is a ...
CounterPunch

Declining Reading Habits Threaten U.S. Democracy and Social Connection

The United States is in the grip of a reading recession—nearly half of Americans didn’t read a single book in 2023, and fewer than half read even one, according to data from YouGov and the National ...