"By now, it’s a well-known fact that American adults don’t read.
Fourteen percent can’t read at all.
Thirteen percent can’t read proficiently.
High school kids are a different matter. After all, they spend a lot of their time in school. Wouldn't that fact alone help them get a fair number of books under their belt?
Not according to a new study out of the American Psychological Association. Conducted by psychologist and professor Jean Twenge, the study finds that the reading decline among American teens is worse than expected.
In 2016, only 16 percent of high school seniors reported daily reading of a book or magazine.
Not according to a new study out of the American Psychological Association. Conducted by psychologist and professor Jean Twenge, the study finds that the reading decline among American teens is worse than expected.
In 2016, only 16 percent of high school seniors reported daily reading of a book or magazine.
Roughly 40 years ago, 60 percent of high school seniors did the same...Read all.
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