Create a game, get people of all ages involved, and make a habit of reading. Here’s what literacy experts say works best.

My weekly language classes have taught me humility more than anything else. Ayaka Ono, my current Japanese teacher, estimates ...

The folks at the Humboldt Literacy Project estimate that some 14,000 of our neighbors in Humboldt are functionally illiterate. That means they would struggle to fill out a form or understand ...

Reading is the bridge to knowledge’ is a familiar mantra in campaigns promoting a reading culture nationwide, underscoring ...

“Here’s my best advice,” the pediatrician offered. “Firstly, you have to choose your battles. Otherwise, everything will be a ...

Young adults recognize same-age faces much better than older faces, according to a new study from the United Kingdom.

English Proficiency Index (EPI) reflects progress and potential, but does not capture the full picture of English proficiency ...

Proven methods for teaching the readers who struggle most have been known for decades. Why do we often fail to use them?

The short answer: a light touch is plenty. Researchers have studied the idea school students have some degree of “summer learning loss” for more than 100 years. But more recent research, such as a ...

This is a common picture in several households: every January rolls around, and suddenly everyone’s got big ideas — kids and adults both. We make these grand New Year’s resolutions, but let’s be real, ...

To improve students' English language skills, his team is encouraging the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in language ...

Area Learning Center staff are raising concerns about inadequate space, unequal amenities and limited growth potential for their vulnerable students in the district's new education center.