By Marla Benavides

More than 30 million American adults struggle with reading and writing beyond a 3rd-grade level. This issue traces back to progressive educational reforms dating back to the 1920s, which phased out intensive phonics programs. In 1985, phonics was entirely eliminated from the curriculum, and it’s only given token attention when concerned parents inquire. This crisis perpetuates itself, as statistics show that children of parents with low literacy skills are 72% more likely to follow the same path.

Adding to the complexity, 25% of American families live in poverty. Legislation alone won’t eradicate poverty, especially when many lack the reading skills needed to improve their economic situation. Fortunately, this is America, the land of opportunity, where lack of formal education doesn’t mean you’re stuck.

So, how do we break this cycle?

First, we need to return to the original intent of our founding fathers’ vision for education, which included teaching religion, morality, and knowledge. Reading, writing, and arithmetic should revolve around these core values. This entails teaching phonetic and grammar rules, enabling children to become literate in reading and numbers. Fancy programs and teaching licenses aren’t prerequisites for teaching reading. While programs like “Teach Your Monster to Read” aid in phonetic development, they aren’t mandatory.

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