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Tuesday, December 11, 2012  By eighth grade, American students have fallen behind their Russian, Japanese and Taiwanese counterparts in math, and trail students from Hong Kong, Slovenia and South Korea in science.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  AISD and Amarillo public libraries increase efforts to improve interest in reading among Hispanic and Latino students.

Friday, August 17, 2012  Reading through any kind of lease for a home or apartment can be stressful, but as most know, it's important go through it thoroughly before signing. But, what if you were told you couldn't read the lease until after you signed?

Thursday, June 28, 2012  Channing ISD stresses the importance of summer reading with new program for students.

Tuesday, June 05, 2012  It may be the first day of summer for a lot of kids, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's time to let them hit the couch and video games.

Monday, March 26, 2012  Students across Texas are beginning STAAR standardized tests this week.

Friday, March 09, 2012  Bovina High School’s band won big at recent UIL competition.

Sunday, February 19, 2012  Most of us have worn them at some point: mood rings that change colors to fit your mood. Now, who knew that some books could do the same?

Friday, September 16, 2011  Participation in the S.A.T. test has seen some huge growth statewide, but reading scores on that test have fallen to the lowest level on record.

Wednesday, July 20, 2011  Gavin Slusher was once again drawing people to the Canyon Area Library Tuesday afternoon. For the second consecutive year, the eight-year-old boy set up his lemonade stand in hopes of giving more money to the library.

Friday, June 17, 2011  The idea behind a unique Panhandle summer bookmobile is making sure students don't fall behind on their reading during their break.

Friday, June 10, 2011  To almost every child, summer means vacations, pool time, sleeping in, well pretty much anything but doing school work. But educators are encouraging kids to keep up their reading during the summer months.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011  The theme was "Dig Up a Good Book," as the Amarillo Public Library's annual Summer Reading Program got going Monday.

Friday, May 20, 2011  As the summer months approach, schools want to stress the importance of keeping their students minds engaged.

Monday, October 25, 2010  Bedbugs, no longer just in beds, scare off NYC tourists, threaten city's $30B industry