Texas lawmakers want to allow school teachers to carry a gun into the classrooms. KXAS reporter Omar Villafranca has the story. (NBC News)
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A new study finds using iPads, Kindles and other tablet computers can improve reading ability of some eye patients. Erika Edwards reports. (NBC News)
TODAY's Amy Robach talks to experts about a common submission fantasy that has women flocking to book stores to get a copy of "Fifty Shades of Grey," a racy novel by British author E.L. James. (TODAY)
A new study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows that babies are using more than their ears to acquire language. NBC's Brian Williams reports. (Nightly News)
The nation's report card in two fundamental subjects - math and reading - show little or no improvement. Tests are given every two years. NBC's Brian Williams reports. (Nightly News)
Reach Out and Read has expanded its literacy efforts to military bases across the country, helping to strengthen the bond between a soldier and their children. (Nightly News)
Jumpstart's executive director Myung Lee explains the organization's nation-wide initiative, Read for the Record, that aims to encourages children to read in an effort to eliminate the acheivement gap that exists for many young kids. (TODAY)
One company says speed-reading classes can help many people read faster and retain more. NBC's Kristi Nelson reports. (NBC News)
Summer vacations and afternoons at the beach are a great time to pick up a good book. Critic John Searles runs down his picks for best reads this summer season. (TODAY)
The TV ads promise literacy in babies as young as 3, but experts warn that the "Your Baby Can Read" education plan is simply a rip-off being sold to eager parents for $200. NBC's Jeff Rossen investigates.