READING PROFICIENCY

America is facing a huge problem. Kids are struggling with reading and math. The numbers are not good. In just six years, the number of young adults who can't read well has jumped a lot. From 2017 to 2023, the rate went up from 16% to 25%. That's a big deal. In some city schools, less than half of

A teacher has decided to leave the profession. She points the finger at technology for the decline in kids' interest in learning. She believes that the widespread use of devices in schools is harming students' ability to read and focus. She is not alone in this belief. Nationwide tests show a signif