“In schools today students are learning to read until third grade,” she said. “That’s the foundation and it’s so important.

English learners are sometimes an afterthought in 'science of reading' policies. Some educators want to change that.

The 66-year-old has been working on his reading and writing skills through a literacy program run with the help of volunteers.

There are many misconceptions about early literacy that can impact a child's chance of success, one expert said.

There’s abundant evidence that reading is good for you, from boosting mental cognition to improving sleep. One of the largest barriers to sitting down and cracking the spine of a fresh book? Time.

Scott Gruber, the retired president and CEO at Tompkins VIST Bank who is overseeing the renovation of the annex, said he has ...