Some interesting and disturbing numbers in here. We as parents and teachers need to make sure that reading is not just a chore for our young (and ourselves!). The health and mental benefits are worth so much…too much to lose.
Frank Bruni at The New York Times wrote an outstanding op-ed last week about kids who read—and why our society needs them.
He quotes a recent report by Common Sense Media showing some sad trends:
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