The battle over the best way to teach children how to read has re-erupted in the California Legislature, as dueling factions haggle over a bill that would mandate a phonics-based style of reading ...

Poisoned Pen bags a buzzy psychological thriller, Ten Speed Graphic readies a Rebecca Yarros adaptation, and more in this week’s book deals.

One camp advocates for phonics, which focuses on the relationship between sounds and letters. The other prefers a “whole language” approach that puts a stronger emphasis on meaning ...

John Cassidy’s “Capitalism and Its Critics” is a rewarding guide to the many fascinating attempts throughout history to rethink or resist the economic system Jo Harkin’s new book is based ...

Assembly Bill 1121 by Assembly member Blanca Rubio, D-West Covina, which would require public schools to use phonics-based reading curriculum rather than a whole-language system. The former helps ...

The simple joy of reading a book can inspire so much. While we’re turning their pages, we use our imaginations to live inside entire worlds with its characters. So far there’s already been ...

5 beloved beginner books by Dr. Seuss will be cherished by young & old alike. Ideal for reading aloud or reading alone. Includes: The Cat in the Hat, One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, Green ...

Hear retired admiral's advice for Hegseth amid Signal chat controversies ...

How high jinks and clever bets ruined us: an account of how the financial system unrivalled from the FT journalist who foresaw saw it...read ...