/tags/literacy literacy en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT /education/2026-05-14/florida-ranks-last-in-reading-warns-nationwide-education-report The latest findings by researchers at Harvard and Stanford are based on 2024-25 state test results, combined with national assessment data, to pinpoint trends in learning. Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT /education/2026-05-14/florida-ranks-last-in-reading-warns-nationwide-education-report Kerry Sheridan /the-florida-roundup/2026-03-23/author-james-patterson-on-increasing-childrens-reading-literacy-to-save-thousands-of-lives On "The Florida Roundup," best-selling author James Patterson talks about increasing children's reading literacy, how parents can help and his thoughts on some of the state's educational policies. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:19:20 GMT /the-florida-roundup/2026-03-23/author-james-patterson-on-increasing-childrens-reading-literacy-to-save-thousands-of-lives Meleah Lyden /education/2025-03-28/literacy-coalition-palm-beach-county A lack of literacy comprehension puts kids at risk of falling behind in every subject and increases the likelihood of dropping out of school. The Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County offers students individualized tutoring and mentorship. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 18:29:52 GMT /education/2025-03-28/literacy-coalition-palm-beach-county Natalie La Roche Pietri /education/2023-02-20/i-am-jazz-by-trans-activist-from-south-florida-among-nations-most-banned-kids-books A picture book written by a South Florida transgender activist is among the most banned kids' books in the U.S., according to the advocacy group PEN America. Mon, 20 Feb 2023 14:29:28 GMT /education/2023-02-20/i-am-jazz-by-trans-activist-from-south-florida-among-nations-most-banned-kids-books Kate Payne /news/npr-breaking-news/2022-03-04/reading-rainbow-is-getting-a-reboot-but-without-levar-burton Reading Rainbow Live streams Sunday on the digital platform Looped. But Burton, who hosted the original series for more than two decades, won't be there. A cast of 20-somethings will host. Fri, 04 Mar 2022 10:00:22 GMT /news/npr-breaking-news/2022-03-04/reading-rainbow-is-getting-a-reboot-but-without-levar-burton Elizabeth Blair /news/2021-04-22/lawmakers-hope-to-turn-the-page-on-literacy-issues-among-florida-students A raft of bills aimed at addressing illiteracy concerns among students has passed in the Florida House. Thu, 22 Apr 2021 10:35:20 GMT /news/2021-04-22/lawmakers-hope-to-turn-the-page-on-literacy-issues-among-florida-students Regan McCarthy /2020-09-10/business-group-unveils-new-tool-illustrating-intersection-of-childhood-poverty-and-3rd-grade-reading-scores The Florida Chamber Foundation hopes an interactive map will inspire business leaders to invest in areas where many children live in poverty and read below grade level. Thu, 10 Sep 2020 17:32:29 GMT /2020-09-10/business-group-unveils-new-tool-illustrating-intersection-of-childhood-poverty-and-3rd-grade-reading-scores Jessica Bakeman /news/2017-07-12/read-all-about-it-literacy-group-turns-old-newspaper-boxes-into-little-free-libraries Little Free Libraries — boxes where anyone can take or leave books — have become a pop-up trend around the country.And now there are three more of them in… Wed, 12 Jul 2017 10:30:31 GMT /news/2017-07-12/read-all-about-it-literacy-group-turns-old-newspaper-boxes-into-little-free-libraries Nancy Klingener /2017-07-03/to-test-your-fake-news-judgment-play-this-game The journalist who thought up this game says she saw the need before "fake news" was even in the vernacular. Mon, 03 Jul 2017 10:15:00 GMT /2017-07-03/to-test-your-fake-news-judgment-play-this-game Tennessee Watson /education/2015-06-23/education-projects-among-gov-scotts-record-breaking-budget-vetoes Gov. Rick Scott's budget veto list broke records Tuesday, and education projects weren't spared despite Scott's emphasis on K-12 funding this year.In… Tue, 23 Jun 2015 20:59:27 GMT /education/2015-06-23/education-projects-among-gov-scotts-record-breaking-budget-vetoes