The Reading Crisis Is Solvable

Originally posted on the Bezos Family Foundation

Welcome back to One Bright Idea, a series where partners shine a light on one idea from the field that’s fueling them forward.

Reading Partners CEO Adeola Whitney shares why she is optimistic about the future of reading, and for good reasons: The science of reading has given educators clear evidence about what helps children learn, from building sound-letter connections and vocabulary to creating opportunities for deliberate practice and family engagement. At the same time, awareness of the importance of literacy is growing among families, educators, community leaders, and policymakers.

A convergence of knowledge, urgency, and action is creating a rare opportunity to make effective literacy support the norm rather than the exception, helping more children become confident, lifelong readers. It’s possible, and access is the key.

Watch below to hear why Adeola believes this moment could be a turning point for literacy and what it will take to sustain the momentum.