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Reading Challenges in Education

This chapter examines the critical importance of teaching reading skills and the disparities faced by children, particularly those from low-income backgrounds and dialects such as African American English. It highlights systemic challenges within the education system, including inadequate identification and support for learning disabilities, illustrated through the experiences of a student named CJ and his mother. The chapter advocates for greater parental involvement and systemic change to ensure equitable reading instruction for all children.

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