New data shows early‑grade reading remains below pre‑pandemic levels, with first‑ and second‑graders lagging as math rises.

When Mississippi reformed its reading curriculum in 2013, scores for the state’s elementary school students soared. Inspired ...

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Reading scores are improving in Alabama, but thousands of third graders could still be held back this year if they can’t catch up over the summer. When adjusted to current benchmarks, about 88% of ...

Even for people who love books, finding the opportunity to read can be a challenge. Many, then, rely on audiobooks, a ...