A lot of the kids I got to know thru Project Read had parents who either didn't read (or didn't know how). They didn't value it, so the kids didn't. Amazing how giving a kid a book that's their very own can influence them.
Parents are really key to make this happen. However, as you noted, the school system has abdicated their responsibility for basic skills in lieu of a social agenda. I was never a fan of a voucher system until I finally realized what was going on in public schools. It’s tragic.
A lot of the kids I got to know thru Project Read had parents who either didn't read (or didn't know how). They didn't value it, so the kids didn't. Amazing how giving a kid a book that's their very own can influence them.
Parents are really key to make this happen. However, as you noted, the school system has abdicated their responsibility for basic skills in lieu of a social agenda. I was never a fan of a voucher system until I finally realized what was going on in public schools. It’s tragic.