U.S. kids no longer reading for pleasure
6 hours ago
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- #Reading Habits
- The share of 13-year-olds reading for fun has nearly halved since 2012, while 9-year-olds show a 16-point decline over 13 years.
- Reading for pleasure correlates with higher standardized test scores, with teens reading daily showing more dramatic gains.
- Recent data from over 30,000 students indicates declines in math and reading skills since 2012, not solely due to the pandemic.
- Increased screen time among youth, including school-issued devices, is linked to lower test scores and reduced reading for fun.
- States are investing in early-childhood literacy programs, contributing to some post-pandemic rebound in younger students' reading scores.