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Need some motivation to read a few new books over the next couple of months? The Maricopa County Library District launched ...

A spoiled kid is one who thinks and acts like the world revolves around them. They’re used to getting what they want, when ...

The library in Caldwell, Texas, runs adult ed classes with a small budget. It could be a model for more communities in the ...

Proven methods for teaching the readers who struggle most have been known for decades. Why do we often fail to use them?

A woman who spent 25 years hiding the fact she could not read has said there should be more support for adults with undiagnosed dyslexia. Charities have warned hundreds of thousands of adults across ...

The ways Americans get news and information have transformed dramatically in the 21st century. The news habits of the youngest adults reflect this shift – and may offer some insight into what the ...