Pete Geren

Join Pete Geren, former Democratic representative and Secretary of the Army, as he dives into the concerning decline in literacy among American children. He highlights the stark disconnect between parental perceptions and actual reading skills. Geren emphasizes the crucial role parents play in fostering literacy through reading aloud. The conversation also touches on the long-term implications of illiteracy for children's futures and the collective responsibility of both parents and educators to tackle this pressing issue.