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Axios: Why books win

Posted on July 2, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Why books win Illustration: Brendan Lynch/Axios   New technologies — laptops, tablets and smart whiteboards — have steadily entered classrooms. But newer isn’t always better. Researchers are digging into whether the tech is actually improving learning and finding that the studies make … Continue reading →

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The Harvard Gazette: eBooks and children?

Posted on June 10, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Many children like ebooks. Experts cast a wary eye. They say certain features helpful for developing comprehension skills but can also distract — particular problem in era when kids read less  Liz Mineo Harvard Staff Writer June 9, 2026 5 min … Continue reading →

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Neuroscience News: Brain Integrates Paper Book Narratives Faster Than Digital

Posted on June 4, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Brain Integrates Paper Book Narratives Faster Than Digital FeaturedNeuroscience ·June 3, 2026 Summary: A pioneering functional neuroimaging study provided the first neurological evidence detailing how reading mediums alter story comprehension. The research compares how the brain processes narrative arcs when read … Continue reading →

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Axios: The art of handwritten notes

Posted on April 10, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

The art of handwritten notes Illustration: Aïda Amer/Axios. Stock: Getty Images   It’s 2026 and I’d choose a handwritten note over an AI-generated response any day of the week, Axios’ Natalie Daher writes. I also practice what I preach. I’ve shared written correspondence … Continue reading →

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The Harvard Gazette: Audiobooks … is this same as reading

Posted on March 3, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Audiobooks don’t really count as reading? Think again. Education scholars say rigor, learning same as paper, stigma an unnecessary hurdle Liz Mineo Harvard Staff Writer March 2, 2026 4 min read More than 40 percent of Americans think that listening to audiobooks is … Continue reading →

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Futurism: “It’s not even an inability to critically think. It’s an inability to read sentences.”

Posted on January 17, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Book Worms Gen Z Arriving at College Unable to Read “It’s not even an inability to critically think. It’s an inability to read sentences.” By Joe Wilkins Published Jan 13, 2026 11:27 AM EST As the final waves of Gen Z — … Continue reading →

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Courage.Media: Ireland Just Elected Its First Anti-Western President

Posted on November 22, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Ireland Just Elected Its First Anti-Western President The radical who took the Áras 17 Nov 2025 John Mac Ghlionn View articles Ireland has a new president, Catherine Connolly. Some headlines call her hope reborn, but she’s less a breath of fresh … Continue reading →

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Observer: Libraries are palaces for the people. Note reference to “Mental Culture” or bibliography as a form of rehabilitation

Posted on October 1, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Tuesday 30 September 2025 Libraries are palaces for the people. Their ramparts need defending Richard Ovenden The spirit of public improvement that led to the legislation that created free public libraries 175 years go needs to be rekindled In the … Continue reading →

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Tolstoy … Depression … what people may not know!

Posted on September 4, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

SlavicFreeSpirit @SlavFreeSpirit “The man in this picture is not a pauper, nor a beggar, nor a vagabond. This is Leo Nikolayevich Tolstoy – a giant of Russian and world literature. At the age of fifty, Tolstoy fell into a deep … Continue reading →

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Futurism: Are Children Losing the Ability to Read?

Posted on June 8, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Are Children Losing the Ability to Read? “Screen time is replacing one-on-one, quality interactions between parent and child.” / Future Society/ Education/ Literacy/ Reading Image by Getty / Futurism Parents are increasingly disinterested in reading to their kids — and it’s majorly hurting the young … Continue reading →

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