Why Most Americans Can’t Read Properly: How to Protect Your Children
Government literacy data show that most American adults are functionally illiterate, and less than a third of children in public schools are considered “proficient” in reading. The reason for this catastrophe is simple: Quack methods of teaching reading first debunked in the 1840s are ubiquitous in U.S. schools. Thankfully, protecting your child from illiteracy is easy with phonics. Alex, who learned from the legendary reading expert Dr. Samuel Blumenfeld, explains it all in this fun and useful talk that may just save your children from lifelong struggles with reading.