Reading Is a Right

Learn more about the reading crisis.

The statistics are staggering. Today in the United States, an elementary school student would have better odds of surviving the Titanic than becoming a competent reader. And yet our society prizes literacy as a basic human function. It's time to understand the crisis and do something about it.

 

36th

U.S. Literacy Rank

Compared to Other Countries1

65 percent

U.S. 4th-Graders

Scored "Below Proficient" in Reading2

1 in 5

Adults Cannot Read

Well Enough to Make a Living Wage1

75 percent

Of People on Welfare

CANNOT Read1

For Families

You can help struggling readers thrive. Below are resources for families to get educated and act.

 

Watch link to landmark learns free webinar on reading

1-hour webinar on reading.
Plus find more Landmark Learns webinars on Dyslexia, Motivation, Anxiety, and more.

 

link to developing eager readers

Reading Guidebook with tips on understanding reading, how to develop eager readers, and more.

 

listen to sold a story podcast

Podcast on the Science of Reading from Emily Hanford.

 

link to do resource with questions to ask about your childs reading instruction

Questions any parent can ask their school about their child's reading instruction.

 

For Educators

You can help struggling readers thrive. Below are resources for educators to learn and act.

 

Watch link to landmark learns free webinar on reading

Instructional video on reading. Plus find more from Landmark Outreach.

 

link to resources educators can read

Blog posts, articles, and more on the Science of Reading.

 

listen to Science of Reading podcast

Podcast on the Science of Reading from Amplify.

 

link to do online courses for educators

Online PD courses for educators to support students with LBLD.

 

Downloadable Guidebooks

Click below to find blog articles from our guidebooks or download the entire guidebook.

Reading Guidebook Link

Dyslexia Guidebook

Other Resources

teacher working with student one on one for literacy and reading skills by ocean

Landmark School
For Students

Landmark School empowers students in grades 2-12 with dyslexia and other reading challenges. With over 50 years of experience, our approach is founded in the science of reading, before that was even a thing. Located on the coastline 30 miles north of Boston, our high school campus offers a boarding program that draws students from across the U.S. and around the globe. Find out how the Landmark Approach can help your struggling reader.

The Landmark Approach

teacher getting professional development from landmark outreach

Landmark Outreach
For Educators

The Landmark Outreach Program offers educators meaningful and effective professional development grounded in theory and practice in order to empower students who learn differently.

They offer webinars, online and in person courses, school partnerships, and more!

Landmark Outreach

More resources

Made By Dyslexia Logo

Made By Dyslexia is a global charity led by successful dyslexics who empower dyslexia thinking. Their "bold campaigns, game-changing partnerships, and impactful resources are redefining dyslexia, informing, teaching, and inspiring a global movement for change. Learn about Dyslexic Thinking with their free resources: take their training (on Microsoft Learn and LinkedIn Learning), listen to their podcasts and join DyslexicU, the University of Dyslexic Thinking, to learn the intelligence the world now needs."

Decoding Dyslexia Logo

Decoding Dyslexia is a network of parent-led grassroots movements across the country concerned with the limited access to educational interventions for dyslexia within the public education system. Decoding Dyslexia aims to raise dyslexia awareness, empower families to support their children and inform policy-makers on best practices to identify, remediate, and support students with dyslexia. Join a local chapter.

Right to Read logo

The Right to Read is a documentary in which "NAACP activist Kareem Weaver sets out to reform the low reading scores in his home of Oakland, California. Featuring stories from Weaver's own life, a teacher and two American families, The Right to Read dives into the fight to provide our youngest generation with the most foundational skill for life-long success: the ability to read." Check out their website for ways to watch the documentary as well as lots of resources.

Reading League logo

The Reading League's mission is to advance the awareness, understanding, and use of evidence-aligned reading instruction. Check out their resources page for evidence-aligned reading instruction webinars, books, podcasts, articles, and more. 

Citations

(1) Literacy Statistics 2024- 2025 from National Literacy Institute
(2) Statistics from the National Children's Book and Literacy Alliance

Many thanks to Lightmark Creative for the production of this video.