Teachers across the US are becoming more and more concerned about students’ literacy levels, as they’ve started noticing kids in their class greatly struggling with simple tasks like reading and writing. This issue is evident in national assessments, too. Reports show that some schools (cough, Illinois) don’t have a single child who can read at their grade level.
While those working in the educational system understand the seriousness of the unfolding situation, most Americans are dangerously unaware of the literacy crisis the US is facing. So, teachers, former educators, and even concerned citizens started making videos on TikTok to talk about the state of students’ education in the hopes that it would bring more attention to the issue and initiate a change.
To find their insights on such an important topic, all you have to do is scroll down.
