Children who read printed books demonstrate better comprehension and concentration, while screens are associated with lower ...

A recent study published in the Journal of Research on Adolescence found that teens who use apps regularly can struggle with ...

One of the leading issues in the modern era is the gradual decline of reading comprehension among us, students—that is, the gradual decrease in a student's ability to understand, interpret, and ...

Editor’s Note: Click on the words highlighted in this story to pull up a definition and short research summary. Visited recently by one of his former students, Minnesota teacher Eric Kalenze was ...

It would be a lie to say that books were the only form of mass-media. They weren’t even the first; for as long as they’ve existed, they’ve been forced to compete with other mediums, from theater to ...

According to some teachers and college professors, children aren’t reading as many whole books anymore. But just how widespread is this purported trend, and what does it mean for students’ literacy ...

This year marks the UK’s National Year of Reading, which aims to rebuild good reading habits and enjoyment as child and adolescent reading declines year on year. Reading enjoyment is at its lowest ...

Replacing just 30 minutes of scrolling with reading can have a noticeable impact on mental wellbeing and brain function.

Editor's note: All opinions, columns and letters reflect the views of the individual writer and not necessarily those of the IDS or its staffers. A few weeks ago, I was reading “Green Eggs and Ham” to ...