In today’s cacophonous, tech-heavy world, trekking the priceless read-aloud journey requires taking a road less traveled, which is a sad reality, both for parents and children alike. According to a ...

As kids head back to school, area pediatricians and librarians are encouraging parents and caregivers to help younger children embrace a love of reading. In some cases, that task may be an uphill ...

Why levels fall short: Reading level tests can be inconsistent and miss key aspects like comprehension, fluency, and motivation. What else to track: Combining oral reading fluency, phonological ...

Reading aloud isn’t just for little kids—it’s a powerful tool for building fluency, comprehension, and a lifelong love of books. With the right strategies, teachers can turn story time into an ...

By reading aloud in middle and high school, teachers can expose students to new ideas, genres, and authors—and get them excited about books.

Re “Students Are Getting a Reader’s Digest of Books” (front page, Dec. 15): Kudos for calling attention to a troubling trend. Acknowledging the problem is the first step toward addressing it. The ...