The Truth About Reading (2024)
• February 24th, 2024 • 1h 23min
Documentary
Overview
The Truth About Reading looks at the illiteracy problem in America, highlighting people who learned to read as adults, and sharing proposed solutions for working towards a future where every child learns to read proficiently.
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