Join Kimyana Burke, a senior policy fellow and former state literacy director, Chad Alderman, an education analyst and founder of Read, Not Guess, and Emily Hanford, a senior producer at APM Reports, as they tackle the pressing issue of declining U.S. reading scores. They explore the surprising literacy gains in Mississippi and Louisiana, dissect effective teaching strategies, and discuss the shocking history of flawed reading curricula. Discover what makes these states unique and how their success stories can guide national education reform.