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The hidden mental health benefits of books—and how to squeeze more reading (or listening) into your day

A juicy novel may be just what the doctor ordered.
The Conversation

Children learn to read with books that are just right for them – but that might not be the best approach

Timothy E Shanahan does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...
The New York Times

The Secret to Getting Through Big, Dense, Difficult Books

Learning is painful, pleasant and, above all, communal. By Sebastian Castillo Late last spring I went through a period of some personal troubles and felt I was in need of spiritual assistance.
The Conversation

5 ways students can think about learning so that they can learn more − and how their teachers can help

Jerrid Kruse receives funding from the National Science Foundation, the NASA Iowa Space Grant Consortium, and the William G. Stowe Foundation. During my years teaching science in middle school, high ...