The Parent Gap In America's Reading Crisis: Why Many Families Can't Help At Home

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While many parents want to help their children learn to read, there can be challenges in the way. According to a recent national survey, eight in ten teachers say parents’ work schedules limit involvement. Over half report parents face their own literacy challenges and language barriers.

Yet parents do want to help and with the proper resources, they can. 

 As one education expert explains: [Begin Sound Bite] “Parents are better able to truly understand and see how they can continue to support their children at home. They always ask, so what do you want me to do, how do you want me to help them?” [End Sound Bite]

 Schools and teachers can bridge the gap with the help of Lexia’s data-rich insights and science of reading materials. These resources empower teachers to have collaborative, meaningful conversations. 

When parents and teachers work together, every child has a better chance to become a confident reader. As most teachers point out, kids do improve when families engage. Learn more at lexia-learning--dot--com.