A recent Brookings Report has concluded that trying to get boys to enjoy reading doesn't improve reading scores. Boys Read doesn't have a large scale scientific study to refute this report. However, we have consistent, common sense anecdotal evidence from across the country from many caretakers and educators that demonstrate that if boys are served up enough interesting choices, they do learn to love reading. Here's a quote we received via email just this week from a mom and Literacy Specialist: "I love your website. My 11 year old is a great reader, but hates to read because he never can find a good book. Your recommendations have helped him get back into reading again."
Boys Read consistently receives best-practice quotes like the one above. Our conclusion of the Brookings Report is best summarized as: "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies and statistics."
To read the report, click here.
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