The Truth About Reading

The Truth About Reading (2024)

February 24th, 20241h 23min

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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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