So many kids (and adults!) struggle with pragmatic language skills due to having autism or another learning disability. Not ...

The video went viral this week amid the burgeoning scandal enveloping the Walz administration that notably included at least ...

In a world filled with digital distractions, these shows will help you indulge, develop or rekindle a love for reading.

As Thanksgiving approaches, our thoughts turn to family, food, fun, and memory-making. It can be exciting for young children as well as overwhelming, because routines may change, more people may be in ...

This school year, students in elementary, middle and high schools in some states will get a new lesson on safety: what to do if they find a firearm. Arkansas, Tennessee and Utah are the first states ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

All too often, adults discover that children are smarter than we give them credit for—quickly mastering how to walk, talk, and ride a bike. But what about when it comes to remembering to look both ...

LONDON, 30 October 2025 – The ‘literacy crisis’ is complex, but two things are clear: some teachers lack confidence in teaching literacy effectively and some children are not learning foundational ...

This content is sponsored by McLean School. If your child is struggling to learn to read, you are not alone. Only about 30 percent of students in the United States are reading proficiently, a decline ...

Music training seems to boost reading skills in young children by enhancing their ability to recognise and manipulate the sounds that make up words. Learning to play an instrument has long been linked ...

In 2024, the U.S. Senate designated September as National Literacy Month with a resolution celebrating reading as a “cornerstone for personal growth, economic opportunity, and a strong society.” It ...