Local YMCA Reads! program helps struggling kindergartners through fourth graders go from "learning to read" to "reading to ...

With summer break around the corner, parents are seeking ways to keep young minds sharp and avoid the dreaded summer brain drain. Research says children who read for pleasure and are motivated to read ...

With all ears, animals are considered some of the best listeners, as they can help improve reading skills and confidence ...

“It's neat to see that kids are recognizing that we're centering their interests,” said Dianette Placido, who is the director of the children's literacy program at Literacy Connects. “One child said, ...

KAYSVILLE — Since December, Allie Garlick has become accustomed to elementary school teachers listening to her with a bit of doubt. She understands it. After all, she is approaching them to talk about ...

Natasha Davis has always encouraged her daughters to read. So she was delighted when Nilah, a third grader at King Elementary ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Summer break is in full swing for students across the Mid-South. While many kids look forward to fun in the sun and with friends, it’s important for parents to make sure their child ...

Literacy Connects needs volunteers to work with Tucson-area children and adults. Literacy Connects’ children program, Reading Seed, organizes and coaches volunteers who then work one-on-one with ...

Summer vacation is coming up, and when school's out, there are plenty of opportunities for kids to keep learning. While parents can take kids to a new playground, go to the zoo, or visit a new ...

School's out and parents are looking for ways to help their kids avoid the summer brain drain. Research says children who read for pleasure and are motivated to read do significantly better at school ...