A New Film

Nick Nanton is going to direct a film that is upcoming about the lack of literacy that people have in America. Reading is one of the biggest struggles that people have on this planet. One interesting stat is that thirty-five percent of kids in fourth grade are reading well and the rest of them are struggling. The director himself struggled a lot with reading growing up and kids can go years without the help they need.

A Dyslexia Film

These foundational problems exacerbate and perpetuate student failure and highlight the fact that the Science of Reading is not driving how teachers are prepared or how kids are taught.

Key Takeaways:

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One person hid their lack of reading skill for years without detection.
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Addressing reading issues is one of the countries top issues.
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Many kids struggle with reading and writing in school.