This article explores the trends in pre- and post-pandemic reading levels, highlighting the challenges students face with reading comprehension, the connection between income and literacy, and the impact of school closures. It discusses how the pandemic further worsened falling literacy rates but also shed light on the importance of parents reading to their children during lockdowns.
In this episode of The State of Education podcast, we dive into the growing crisis of Teacher Flight—the mass exodus of public school teachers across the U.S.—and its implications for students, parents, and the future of education. We explore why teachers are leaving the profession in record numbers, the impact of increasing workloads and mental health struggles, and why efforts by teachers’ unions are falling short. We also share practical tips on how parents and communities can support their local educators, helping ease the pressure on teachers and ensure a better quality of education for their children.