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5 Massive Literacy Shifts in 2026

5 Massive Literacy Shifts in 2026

 Why Every Parent is Talking About the Science of Reading The educational landscape of 2026 has reached a definitive tipping point. For decades, parents and educators have navigated a complex and often contradictory set of theories on how children learn to read....

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The Sub-30% Line:

The Sub-30% Line:

Why America's Literacy Crisis Is an Economic and Moral Imperative Imagine a nation where only three out of every ten people have the fundamental skill required to access a career, read a medical form, or engage fully in civic life. That’s not hyperbole; it is our...

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The Silent Tsunami:

The Silent Tsunami:

America's Literacy Crisis and the Urgent Call to Action for Every Parent, Teacher, Leader, and Lawmakers WARNING: What you are about to read is not hyperbole. It is the stark, unvarnished truth about the state of American education. Imagine a society where 70% of its...

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Literacy Is Health Care

Literacy Is Health Care

Healthcare providers can help break cycles of poverty, illness, and dependency. Together, we can treat literacy as what it truly is: the foundation of health.

Because when children learn to read, they gain the power to learn.  When they learn, they thrive. And when they thrive, our entire community—healthcare included—benefits.

The time to act is now. Join us in making literacy the frontline of preventative care. Partner with SOAR, schools, and community organizations to change the future—one reader at a time.

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Every Child Deserves

Every Child Deserves

A Pathway to Reading Success As both a mom and the CEO of Strands of Accelerated Reading (SOAR), I know how deeply parents want to see their children thrive in school. When reading is a struggle, it doesn’t just affect homework—it impacts confidence, friendships, and...

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