Reading is undoubtedly important, and research validates why it should be prioritized in the classroom and in conversations with caregivers about reading time at home. There is a problem, though: The number of American children, tweens, and teens who say they read for fun on an almost daily basis has dropped from nearly a decade ago and is at the lowest levels since the mid-1980s. The decline suggests that these age groups are becoming less engaged in the practices required to nurture their academic and personal reading identities, which includes developing a genuine interest in and dedication to reading. Lorraine Radice October 26, 2023
Leveraging Social Media to Engage Readers
