Test a group of eighth graders who speak English at home. Is their Reading Comprehension better than non-English speakers? Not necessarily. They may be able to read English with ease. But ...

Reading comprehension seems like it should be easy to define. In simple terms, it’s the ability to understand what one reads. But beneath that simple definition lies a diverse array of component ...

Editor’s Note: Click on the words highlighted in this story to pull up a definition and short research summary. Reading comprehension is a complex endeavor. It’s heavily dependent on learning new ...

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