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At a time when rates of reading for pleasure are down nationwide and policymakers are beginning to brainstorm ways to help older students who are struggling with reading, Education Week wanted to hear ...

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Australian children are facing some big challenges. NAPLAN data shows about one in three students in years 3 to 9 are behind in reading-related skills. It is also estimated about one in seven children ...

Jason Keil is a writer, editor, and podcaster based in Phoenix, Arizona. Despite numerous attempts, he has yet to read the copy of \Infinite Jest\" on his nightstand.""" Back-to-school time is almost ...