In 2024, 51% of families read aloud to their very young children, while 37% read aloud to their kids between the ages of 6 and 8 years old. Some parents have said they stop reading aloud to their ...

Elementary teachers should normalize mistakes, encourage partnering and reread familiar texts with students, experts say.

Reading aloud is critical to improving reading fluency and reading comprehension – and we're celebrating that importance with World Read Aloud Day. Judy Cohen from Lakeside Education Services joins ...

On an evening walk in 2023, I’d just started listening to Emily Hanford’s groundbreaking podcast “Sold a Story,” when an interview with a father and daughter hit me like a ton of library books. The ...

Who: Dr. Eric Jay Rosser, Superintendent of Schools Rochester dignitaries and on-air personalities  What: Level Up Read & Play Day When: Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.  Where: Dr.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Today is World Read Aloud Day, and students across the Rochester City School District are taking part. The global event is celebrated by schools, kids, and literacy advocates ...

Study after study confirms that reading aloud to your kids has numerous benefits. We know that it promotes language development and listening skills. It introduces new vocabulary, and teaches them ...