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September 6, 2023

Title: Reading is Fundamental
Topic: Reading Success

Discussed by Anne Schlafly Cori
with Eagle Forum (www.eagleforum.org)

Anne Schlafly Cori is the Chairman of Eagle Forum and the author of several books, including “Is Our Constitution in Jeopardy?” and “How to Speak Liberal”.

Today, Anne discusses the grim fact that more and more children in America cannot read at their grade level – or even read at all!

Click here to read the article on this topic from Anne Schlafly Cori.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Anne once hired an 11th grade student to work in her office. Did not being able to read affect her ability to perform her office duties?

More and more money is being poured into public education every year; yet, we have these grim statistics about reading and other subjects like math. Where does the money go? Anne explains that the money doesn’t go to the teachers (like it should be); it goes to the administrators.

A recent study found only 33% of American 4th-graders are scoring proficient or higher on reading tests. How is this possible? Did COVID lockdowns contribute to this problem?

Is there hope for children who cannot read? Anne admits that teaching many children to read in a classroom setting is difficult; however, tutoring is very helpful and urges parents to be the “tutor” with their children and read with them every day!

Can people truly succeed in life without knowing how to read?

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February 12, 2016

Title: Do your Kids Like to Read?
Topic: Reading Success

Discussed by Paul Batura
with Focus on the Family www.Family.org

Studies show  that 66% of fourth graders in the U.S. are below the basic reading level. I bet if you were to test them on their video game and internet skills, though, they would surpass many older than them! How can we reverse this devastating trend? How can parents, grandparents, and educators instill a love for reading in the next generation?

New guest, Paul Batura, is the Vice President of Communications for Focus on the Family. In his role, Batura is responsible for media and public relations, internal communications, and community relations to the ministry’s Colorado Springs neighbors. He believes that the right word offered at the right time can transform any circumstance. He and his wife are adoptive parents of three boys.

One thing Paul likes to say is: “Good habits are caught more than they’re taught.” Parents, look in the mirror! Are you addicted to your screen? Do your children see you read a book – ever? Do you read to your children every night, or even a few times a week? It doesn’t matter how old your kids are – read with them! Have them read to you just as much as you read to them.

We say it often on the What’s UP Radio Program – eat dinner with your kids! This is important as well. Paul Batura says, “Kids are drawn to good stories. They first learn what a good story is by sitting around the dinner table and hearing their parents talk.”

Fill your house with good books. Figure out what you children like. If they like sports, get sports books. If they like horses, get horse books. If they like science, get science books. You don’t have to go out and spend a lot of money – go to the library twice a month! Paul also recommends “series books”. And, of course, read the Bible to your kids; Scripture is the most important thing to read. If you want to get really crazy – memorize Scripture with your kids!

You can read Paul Batura’s editorial on this topic here.

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