Learning tool Hooked on Phonics has released a new app called Reading Pro aimed at children aged 7 to 10, seeking to strengthen reading skills among an age group already familiar with mobile devices.

"I will get teared up because I think I can't read," fourth grader Raven said. Learning to read isn't fair. It comes naturally for some students. But for others it's a frustrating, agonizing process ...

To the editor: English is a phonetic language, so as soon as children learn letters and sounds, they can start to write simple messages. Most people go on to write well enough for practical purposes, ...