Girls are surging ahead of boys in some subjects. Government schools are doing better than private schools. And everyone has better reading and writing skills.

Readers, writers and literacy enthusiasts of all ages and backgrounds can find community with other word lovers at the state's newest literacy conference.

At Alice Contreras Elementary, Olivia Olalde’s classroom is “lit” as the kids say. They’re always up, and around interacting, ...

Ann Patchett, who owns a Nashville bookstore, has written numerous best sellers. She talks about her love of reading and how it inspires her writing ...

When used well, tech tools can reveal where students are struggling, highlight their progress, and challenge and inspire them ...

"I'm a history major," said Barnes. "One of the times it really got to me was when I was looking through an old arrest report ...

The evening was about storytelling and self-expression, uniting rhythm, poetry, dance, art and social commentary. It’s a platform for marginalized voices, a place for reflection and an arena for ...

Reading cursive is a superpower,” said Suzanne Isaacs, a community manager with the National Archives Catalog in Washington, ...

While many local public schools and districts provide additional resources for dyslexic students, there’s only one school in ...

In a series of experiments described in Science Magazine in 2011, a trio of researchers found evidence to support a sneaking ...

Author Lisa Yee, winner of a Newbery Honor award, visited the school Tuesday to talk to fourth and fifth graders about her ...

Such tightly-regulated school environments can stifle adolescents’ growth at a time when they crave independence and the ...