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Kids in school are reading less but so are adults

(NewsNation) — People are reading less, and it’s not just teens on TikTok. Data shows declines in reading among adults for leisure and kids and teens for school. Daily reading for pleasure in the ...
The Conversation

Reading to young kids improves their social skills − and a new study shows it doesn’t matter whether parents stop to ask questions

Erin Clabough is affiliated with Neuro Pty Ltd. In 2024, 51% of families read aloud to their very young children, while 37% read aloud to their kids between the ages of 6 and 8 years old. Some parents ...
The New York Times

Reading Skills of 12th Graders Hit a New Low

High school seniors had the worst reading scores since 1992 on a national test, a loss probably related to increases in screen time and the pandemic. Their math scores fell as well. By Dana Goldstein ...