After decades of stagnating reading performance, American literacy levels have begun to drop, according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress, a program of the Department of Education.

Looking for fun things for your kids to do this summer? Summer programs can be a fun way to encourage your kids to read more, and they can even earn some exciting rewards and freebies along the way.

As a former English teacher with a background in literacy education, I’ve seen how imperative it is that kids have a solid reading foundation. At the same time, as a mom to three young kids, I feel ...

The school year has officially kicked off for Central Texas kids! Laura Dunworth, a previous elementary school teacher and now mindfulness/yoga practitioner, visited with Studio 512 about her two new ...

With summer break around the corner, parents are seeking ways to keep young minds sharp and avoid the dreaded summer brain drain. Research says children who read for pleasure and are motivated to read ...

It’s a summer day and it's too hot to play outside. Your child is glued to a screen, content to spend their day with air-conditioning and digital media. Sound familiar? It’s the time of year when many ...

These back-to-school reads will help children tackle first-day nerves, new teachers, letters, numbers and more. By Travis Jonker Travis Jonker is a children’s book author and illustrator, and the ...

Most parents struggle to get their children interested in reading. Recently, evidence has emerged suggesting that audiobooks may be a solution, helping boost kids’ interest and comprehension.

Devan Chopra is reading to a pre-school classroom in Grafton, West Virginia. She's holding up the book Pete the Cat. "I'm here because I really want to spread the love of reading," she said. The high ...