Bible stories would be required reading under controversial proposal for Texas public schools

Biblical stories like Jonah and the whale would be required reading for Texas public schools students under proposals that are putting the state at the center of renewed contentious wrangling over the role of religion in classrooms. Religious leaders, teachers, parents and students spent hours Tuesday before the state education board arguing about the reading … Read more

Bible stories would be part of a new Texas public schools reading list drawing attention

Biblical stories like Jonah and the whale would be required reading for Texas public schools students under proposals that are putting the state at the center of another contentious wrangling over the role of religion in classrooms. Religious leaders, teachers, parents and students spent hours Tuesday before the state education board arguing about the reading … Read more

Young kids missed the pandemic’s school disruptions. Their reading scores are still behind

WASHINGTON — When COVID-19 wrought havoc on society in early 2020, today’s youngest schoolchildren were infants or yet to be born. Now in their early school years, researchers are beginning to see how the pandemic years have shaped their education, even though many had yet to set foot in a classroom when it began. First … Read more

Reading is so trendy now that Coach is making book charms

Books are officially in (high) fashion. The luxury lifestyle brand Coach last week unveiled a collection of book-themed bag charms for $95 each, leaning into the growing buzz around reading — an activity that’s become a status symbol. The 12 miniature books, which include popular classics like Jane Austen’s “Sense and Sensibility” and Maya Angelou’s … Read more