BRIDGEPORT -- Thad Krasnesky knew he wanted to be a writer when he was a first-grader, just like the class who listened to his book, "That Cat Can't Stay," being read Thursday morning at Read School. ...

New data shows early‑grade reading remains below pre‑pandemic levels, with first‑ and second‑graders lagging as math rises.

As a teacher in San Jose Unified, Seena Hawley made a point of reading aloud to her fourth and fifth graders every day. Not only was it a highlight of their day, she also believes it boosted their ...