Are we in a literacy crisis?

"Are we raising a generation that can't comprehend simple sentences?"

"We're talking to educators with decades of experience and seeing why nobody is reading books any more."

"Are parents being present enough with their children, and what does that mean for our collective future?"

Reading comprehension among children appears to be declining, with many struggling to understand simple sentences. Longstanding educators report a marked drop in book reading and sustained attention to long-form texts. Expanding technology use and short-form digital content compete for attention and fragment focus. Reduced parental presence and less shared reading time weaken early literacy development and modeling of reading habits. Shifts in educational approaches and curricular priorities may also erode foundational skills. The convergence of these factors raises concerns about future academic readiness, civic engagement, and workforce capabilities, calling for coordinated family, school, and policy responses.

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