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A growing number of college students arrive on campus unable to read effectively, forcing professors to teach basic comprehension skills. Now university leaders are calling for higher academic standards and a return to deep reading.
Mississippi has soared from 49th to 1st place in 4th grade reading scores after changing how it teaches children to read. The transformation happened without spending more money, proving that better methods can beat bigger budgets.
Scientists found that deep reading builds critical thinking skills that protect against fake news while also reducing stress and loneliness. Simple strategies like pausing before clicking "share" and slowing down for important passages can retrain your brain.
A new wave of book clubs is sweeping India's cities, where readers gather to read in silence, swap books on trust, and connect without pressure. These low-key meetups are helping people rediscover reading while building real-world communities.
Louisiana public school students have made the biggest reading gains in America over the past two years, while also ranking second in math improvement. The state is now the only one to surpass pre-pandemic achievement levels in both subjects.
Ten schools in Indiana's Senate District 7 achieved a 95% or higher pass rate on the 2025 IREAD literacy assessment, proving early reading programs work. The results show what happens when schools make literacy a top priority.
France is celebrating a decade of Reading Nights, a nationwide event that brings books back into people's lives after hours. The annual celebration shines a light on the joy of reading even as screen time increasingly replaces page time.
A Buckinghamshire man's final wish will help dozens of adults unlock the life-changing skill of reading. Graham Jones left a generous donation to Read Easy Chilterns, ensuring his belief in equal opportunities lives on.
Novelist Ann Patchett argues that creating a world where people read isn't passive—it's your job. Her TED talk traces how reading builds empathy, sustains focus, and pulls people out of isolation.
After years of declining literacy scores, a research-backed movement is transforming how millions of American children learn to read. At least 40 states have passed new laws requiring schools to teach reading using proven methods that combine phonics with language comprehension.
Award-winning novelist Ann Patchett believes that if you want more people to read, you need to lead by example. In a new TED Talk, she shares why reading isn't just personal entertainment but a vital way to build empathy and community.
Employers are doubling down on AI skills, but they're looking for something unexpected: people who can blend technology with creativity, emotional intelligence, and adaptability. The future of work isn't choosing between human and machine—it's about making them work together.
A breakthrough AI system helped struggling readers from low-income communities jump from the 10th percentile to reading proficiency, offering hope for the 70% of students who can't read at grade level. The technology works equally well for all students, regardless of background or diagnosis.
More than 100 Lagos students learned the art of bead making as part of a World Youth Skills Day celebration. The hands-on training taught children practical entrepreneurship skills they can use for years to come.
A new study shows that Ohio's third-grade reading requirement improved student performance for years, even for kids who never repeated a grade. The findings validate Oklahoma's decision to restore similar standards after student reading scores declined.
Reading Hospital in Pennsylvania is bringing back a volunteer program that ensures dying patients never spend their final moments without human companionship. Volunteers simply sit, read, or hold hands with patients who have no one else by their side.
Reading has become so focused on self-improvement and social media posts that people forgot the simple pleasure of getting lost in a good book. A growing movement is bringing back reading as pure entertainment, no productivity required.
A new music festival in Thomasville, Georgia, is raising funds for a literacy program that has already helped 11 out of 13 students reach grade level reading skills. The event combines R&B, reggae, and live DJ sets to support kids in a county where only 34% of students read at their expected level.
A new partnership between Chinese companies and Ethiopian universities is training 100 students in engineering skills and Chinese language. The program aims to create professionals who are technically skilled, linguistically capable, and culturally competent.
Skilled workers in Ethiopia who never received formal certification are getting a new path to better jobs. The country just trained 35 assessors to recognize skills people learned on the job, opening doors for thousands of uncertified workers.
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