Gambling is now a more popular leisure activity than reading and emerging tech has worsened diminishing attention spans, writer Rose Horowitch notes in her August cover story for The Atlantic. As less Americans read books and overall literacy declines, Horowitch says that a historic and unique era of reading has come to a close. Source … Read more
Philadelphia’s Reading Terminal Market offers feast of food, history – CBS News Watch CBS News Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia is just blocks from the location of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. “CBS Saturday Mornings” takes a stroll through this historic market. Source link
Texas public schools will require students to read Bible stories under a reading list approved by the state’s education board Friday, widening conservative efforts to bring more Christian teachings into U.S. classrooms. The Texas State Board of Education, which is controlled by Republicans, approved the list of over critics who argued the titles lacked diversity … Read more
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas would make Bible stories required reading for more than 5 million public school students under a proposal that has reignited debate over widening efforts in the U.S. to put more religion in classrooms. A final vote by the Republican-controlled Texas State Board of Education on whether to approve the plan is … Read more
As the summer reading season begins in earnest, a third of Americans say they’re reading fewer books for personal enjoyment than they did 10 years ago — a decline that cuts across age and education levels. About half who report reading less say it’s because they are too busy and don’t have enough free time, … Read more
You’re likely familiar with getting your blood pressure taken, the cuff squeezing your arm before generating two numbers. Yet this vital sign contains a third, lesser-known number that matters for brain and heart health: pulse pressure. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. While blood pressure measures … Read more
WASHINGTON — Younger students have regained ground academically after the pandemic’s disruptions, while older students’ test scores continue to stagnate, according to the latest testing data released by the federal government. Nine-year-olds rebounded to pre-pandemic reading scores and saw some recovery in math, according to data from a test taken regularly in the U.S. since … Read more
Modesto, Calif. — Before every important test, teacher Nancy Barajas dims the lights, turns on a disco ball and blasts music from her playlist. Her sixth graders dance together as a “pre-celebration” to boost their confidence, then take their exam. Lately, there’s been a lot to celebrate in elementary schools in Modesto, California. Both reading … Read more
MODESTO, Calif. — Before every important test, teacher Nancy Barajas dims the lights, turns on a disco ball and blasts music from her playlist. Her sixth graders dance together as a “pre-celebration” to boost their confidence, then take their exam. Lately, there’s been a lot to celebrate in elementary schools in Modesto, California. Both reading … Read more
Former President Barack Obama met with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for the first time on Saturday, where they read to preschoolers and led a sing-along at a child care center. The meeting comes as Mamdani, a democratic socialist, is also trying to build a working relationship with Republican President Trump. The meeting comes … Read more