The percentage of eighth graders who have “below basic” reading skills according to NAEP was the largest it has been in the ...

After a binge watch of all four seasons of Apple TV+'s "Slow Horses," I was at a loss as to what to watch next. You may be wondering why this is coming up in a books column. That's because a quick ...

Critic Bethanne Patrick recommends 10 promising new titles — fiction and nonfiction — to consider in February.

The most recent exam was administered in early 2024 in every state, testing fourth- and eighth-grade students on math and reading. “The news is not good,” said Peggy Carr, commissioner of the ...

Lia Shields can't picture anything when she gets lost in a book—but as it turns out, she has a very different experience to her fellow book lovers.

Looking for help with today's NYT Strands puzzle? Here's an extra hint to help you uncover the right words, as well as all of ...

THE SENATE on Tuesday approved on second reading a bill that seeks to extend Manila Electric Co.’s (Meralco) franchise for another 25 years. Under House Bill No. 10926, Meralco will be allowed to ...

This will be the second day in a row of hearings for Kennedy, who faced tough questioning on Wednesday from members of the Senate Finance Committee. Kennedy, who has been under fire for his anti ...

There's nothing quite like curling up with a great book on a cold winter's day –– and with the right reading tablet, your entire library is always within reach. You can choose from the ...

Looking for help with today's New York Times Wordle? Here are hints, clues and commentary to help you solve today's Wordle and sharpen your guessing game.

President Donald Trump is kicking off his second tour of duty in the White House in a stronger polling position than during the start of his first administration eight years ago, a new national ...

This year marks five years of the statewide program providing the free materials to all Maine public schools. Mary Dyer, FAME ...