NYTIMES (K. R. Callaway) - How Does One Brain Speak Two Languages?
A new study of bilingual speakers suggests that a single “grammatical engine” in the brain can power multiple languages at once.
NPR (Sequoia Carrillo) - After years of declines, young students show gains in reading and math
Unscathed by pandemic-era school closures, the nation's 9-year-olds showed progress in math and reading. It's a different story for 13-year-olds, however.
NYTIMES (Claire Cain Miller) - Girls Are Ahead in Reading at Every Age. Can Boys Catch Up?
Boys’ reading struggles are not inevitable, research suggests, and addressing the deficit could improve outcomes in school and beyond.