A proposed law would require schools to use the phonics-based approach to teach reading. Critics say it harms English learners.

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A team of engineers from the University of California has devised a new way to restore paralyzed people's ability to speak by converting brain waves into audible speech.

Reading Shakespeare can feel like decoding a secret language. The words are strange, the sentences are twisted, and sometimes ...

Abstract: Reliable assessment of oral reading fluency (ORF) is of great importance in foundational literacy missions globally. For the design of level appropriate testing passages, text difficulty has ...

"And have a go at reading them out loud. You might be surprised at how it can make you feel more energised or hopeful. It can be exciting to know speaking words of hope and encouragement can help ...

The White House does not have a list of banned words that are restricted from use in official documents, and instead charges individual agencies with word choice in government documents ...

Whichever route you choose, you can adjust the speech, pitch and volume of playback to create a custom voice. In addition to reading words aloud, this free text-to-speech software can also save ...