Large language models already read, write, and answer questions with striking skill. They do this by training on vast libraries of text. Once that training ends, though, the model’s knowledge largely ...

Music training seems to boost reading skills in young children by enhancing their ability to recognise and manipulate the sounds that make up words. Learning to play an instrument has long been linked ...

When it comes to teaching preschoolers their ABCs, sticking with the basics might just be more effective. Despite the rise of digital tools and educational games, learning to read still begins with ...