Curiosity to the capital: Colorado’s poetry champ
DB Henderson’s "curiosity" led to a historic state win and a ticket to the 2026 national Poetry Out Loud finals.
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Reading, retention, revenue: Long-term 3rd-grade stakes
As Maryland moves toward a new literacy mandate, we examine a study that tracks the economic impact on students through age 26 who were held back.
Policy vs. practice in a literacy stalemate
While Iowa politicians argue over using school IDs to borrow books, high schoolers in IL sit down with 4th graders to turn the tide on falling reading scores.
Literacy outlasts the lab
While STEM gets the headlines, research shows that reading proficiency remains the top requirement for long-term education and workforce productivity.
S.C. students push back against book bans
From Charleston to Greenville, students are speaking out against the removal of classics and contemporary works from school library shelves.
17 reviews & counting: Turn pages into conversations
Reviews don’t have to be essays—just your take on a story. Student reviewers show how reading connects us all.
UK report warns schools lag on media literacy ed
Survey shows most teachers call it essential, but few schools deliver. It should be part of the core, not an add-on.
NAEP report shows seniors struggling in reading, math
One-third of US high school seniors can’t meet minimum expectations in reading; math results are even worse. Gaps widen a bit.
Fla. can’t ban books for just describing sexual conduct
Acclaimed novels by Toni Morrison, John Green, and others were pulled under Florida's HB 1069. A judge has now ordered them back.
Classic lit resonates: Revisiting The Great Gatsby
A high schooler’s review of <em>The Great Gatsby</em> proves classic literature still captivates, offering timeless themes and fresh perspectives.