Former President Barack Obama met privately with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani before joining together to read to preschoolers at a child care center in the Bronx.
H-Town, she's coming down! Mother of musical icon Beyonce, Tina Knowles, plans to visit her old stomping grounds ahead of her tour for her new book "Matriach."
Nearly 75% of Houston third graders cannot read on level. On Friday, Feb. 28, join ABC13 and help share the magic of storytelling in celebration of Houston Reads Day.
"There's a widening achievement gap in this country and it has worsened since the pandemic, especially for grade eight," said NCES Commissioner Peggy G. Carr.
When ABC13 asked for a list of schools without a librarian or a dedicated library, HISD said books are available to students, teachers are trained in their reading program, and its staffing model doesn't allow for librarians.
Reporter Daniela Hurtado and Disney VoluntEARS arrived at Cunningham Elementary on Thursday with the unexpected gift, allowing each second grader the chance to take home five free Disney books to start their own home libraries.