Reading for pleasure builds empathy in children, but fewer kids are picking up books just for the fun of it

Reading allows children to live in a vibrant world, surrounded by fairies, elves and talking animals, transporting them to ...
Lancashire Post on MSN

Space runners, a Bard dream and future fun by various authors – children’s book reviews –

Head for the skies with a funny, action-packed space adventure, enjoy Shakespeare’s iconic plays in a new and more accessible ...

‘They’re not reading’: Educators warn of growing literacy gap after STAAR results

Statewide STAAR results show students, especially in grades three through six, are continuing to struggle with reading and ...
Family Travel Magazine on MSN

14+ day trips in Massachusetts with kids

It’s a small state, but my home state of Massachusetts is filled with family-friendly activities. From the historic ...
Journal-Advocate

Overland Trail Museum marks America’s 250th with old-fashion celebration

Overland Trail Museum marked both America’s 250th birthday and Colorado’s 150th on Saturday with a special old-fashioned ...

Edmond mom pushes for schools to bring back pen-and-paper learning as screen time worries grow

An Edmond mom is pushing schools to bring back pen-and-paper learning as concerns grow over kids’ screen time in classrooms.
Smithsonian Magazine

How Tens of Thousands of Irish Immigrants Led the Patriots to Victory During the American Revolution

Soldiers of Irish heritage accounted for up to 50 percent of the Continental Army's ranks. Driven from their homeland by British oppression, Irish-born rebels also served as spies, politicians and ...
The New York Times

The Learning Network

To participate, submit your response here by July 10 at 9 a.m. Eastern. This week’s winners will be announced by July 22. By The Learning Network Heeva Alavi, an Iranian-American, writes about her ...