News Warner Logo

News Warner

LiteracyMatters

Students of color are at greater risk for reading difficulties – even in kindergarten

Students of color are at greater risk for reading difficulties – even in kindergarten Students of color are at greater risk for reading difficulties even in kindergarten, with Black, Hispanic, and Native American students more likely to struggle than white or Asian students. The achievement gap for young readers is stark, with about 15% of […]

📰 News

Do you really need to read to learn? What neuroscience says about reading versus listening

Do you really need to read to learn? What neuroscience says about reading versus listening Reading and listening are two different brain functions that support comprehension in distinct ways. While both activities can help you understand information, they are not interchangeable. The brain processes spoken and written language differently when reading versus listening. When reading, […]

📚 Education