A proposed law would require schools to use the phonics-based approach to teach reading. Critics say it harms English ...

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Wenc, one of the original members of The Onion’s staff, looks at the history of the hilarious humor publication — which was started in 1988 by students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison ...

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What better way to celebrate the joy of reading, than to join a book club! The Blue Peter Book Club is your gateway to a world of reading excitement. Each month, we dive into awesome stories ...

When's the last time you picked up a really good book? If you can't recall, then you're probably not alone. The number of UK adults who said they read regularly fell by 13.8 per cent last year ...

The National Literacy Trust's annual literacy survey 2025 reveals that one in three children and young people do not enjoy ...

Research tells us that 1 in 16 10-15-year-olds are not happy with their lives. Teachers are reporting rising levels of anxiety and mental health problems. Empathy Day 2025 aims to celebrate empathy’s ...