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My Child Can’t Read: A Heartland Crisis

My Child Can’t Read: A Heartland Crisis

著者： Phillips Fundamental Learning Center
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概要

In classrooms across America — and especially here in Kansas — too many children are being left behind in reading. And too often, their parents and teachers are left wondering: What did I miss? Why didn’t anyone tell me?

Hosted by Jesica Glover — a National Board Certified teacher, reading specialist, and parent who couldn’t help her own daughter learn to read — this podcast explores the literacy crisis in Kansas and across the country. Through real stories and expert insight, we uncover how reading is actually learned, where schools are falling short, and what families and educators can do to change it. Each episode combines real stories, expert insight, and a look at the science of how reading works —

From early warning signs and misdiagnoses to bold reforms and grassroots change, My Child Can’t Read traces a powerful journey from heartbreak to hope.

Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or policymaker, this podcast helps you understand what went wrong — and what we can do to make it right, right here in the Heartland.

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  • S4E5 /// Who Holds the Education Power in Kansas?

    S4E5 /// Who Holds the Education Power in Kansas?
    2026/04/28
    If we know how children learn to read—why hasn’t it reached every classroom? In this episode, we examine who holds the power to shape education in Kansas—and what happens when policy, preparation, and practice aren’t aligned. From state-level decision-making to classroom reality, this conversation explores why change is complex… and what it actually takes to ensure every child receives instruction that works. This isn’t just about systems. It’s about outcomes—and what responsibility demands when proof already exists. In This Episode You'll Hear: How the Kansas State Board of Education shapes public education—and where real authority livesWhy policy alone doesn’t guarantee classroom change, and what happens in the gap between decisions and practiceThe real constraints behind funding, timelines, and implementation at the state and local levelHow gaps in dyslexia recognition and support have impacted students—and why that matters beyond readingWhy alignment—not blame—is the key to meaningful accountabilityWhat actually changes outcomes for students learning to read—and where we’ve seen it workVoices from across the system, including: Jeanine Phillips — Founder, Phillips Fundamental Learning CenterJames Franko — Kansas Policy Institute REFERENCES & RESOURCES Research & National Context Understanding how children learn to read—and where systems have fallen short: National Reading Panel (2000) Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Reading Universe — Science of Reading Research Hub AACTE Teacher Preparation Initiative (2026 Proposal) Season 3, Episode 2 — Parent Advocacy 101: Fighting for Your Child’s Right to Read (For a deeper explanation of Kansas’ education governance structure) Kansas Policy & Governance How education is structured—and who holds responsibility in Kansas: Kansas Constitution, Article 6, Section 2 — State Board of Education (General Supervision) https://www.ksrevisor.org/statutes/constitution/chapter6.html#section2Kansas Constitution, Article 6, Section 4 — Commissioner of Education https://www.ksrevisor.org/statutes/constitution/chapter6.html#section4Kansas State Board of Education — Overview https://www.ksde.org/About-Us/State-Board-of-EducationKansas State Department of Education (KSDE) — About https://www.ksde.org/About-Us Kansas Literacy Policy & Implementation Where research meets policy—and where gaps can still occur: Kansas House Bill 2322 (2023 — Dyslexia Legislation) Kansas Blueprint for Literacy Funding & System Structure How resources are allocated—and why alignment matters: Kansas Special Education Funding Overview (KSDE)Kansas State Department of Education — School Finance & Data Central https://datacentral.ksde.org https://www.ksde.org/Agency/Fiscal-and-Administrative-Services/School-FinanceNational Center for Education Statistics (NCES) — Education Spending Data These resources are here to help you better understand the systems shaping literacy in Kansas—and the role each of us can play in moving forward. 🤝 FOLLOW & SHARE If this episode helped you understand the system behind the reading crisis— share it with a parent, educator, or leader in your community. Because when more people understand how the system works… change becomes possible. SUPPORT THE WORK Your support of the Phillips Fundamental Learning Center helps fund: Student assessments Evidence-based teaching resources Teacher training grounded in the Science of Reading Scholarships for profoundly dyslexic students to attend our school PODCAST MUSIC - SOUNDSTRIPE.COM Cody Martin - Innovation, LNDO - Even So, Cody Martin - Keeper of Keys, Cody Martin - Living Tapestry, Michael Briguglio - Fallen, Cody Martin - Lutra, Cody Martin - Infinitive, Caleb Etheridge - Road to Nowhere This podcast is produced by KB PODCASTS
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    15 分
  • S4E4 /// Why Policy Alone Isn't Enough

    S4E4 /// Why Policy Alone Isn't Enough
    2026/04/13

    What if the problem isn’t that we don’t know what works—but that everything around it is out of sync?

    In this episode, we explore the growing gap between policy and practice, where teacher preparation, curriculum, and classroom expectations often operate in silos. We unpack what happens when reading struggles go unidentified—and how those challenges extend far beyond the classroom, shaping behavior, confidence, and long-term outcomes.

    Featuring a closer look at the role of the Kansas State Board of Education, this conversation reveals the limits of policy alone—and why real change depends on alignment, not blame. Because when systems begin to work together, every child has a real chance to learn to read.

    In This Episode You’ll Hear:

      • Reid Lyon — National Institutes of Health researcher on reading science

      • Rob Eagan — Advocate and policy voice on dyslexia recognition and implementation in Kansas

      • Tim Odegard — Why policy without systems, time, and tools fails to translate into classroom change

      • Dana Hensley — The gap between understanding reading science and actually applying it in real classrooms

      • Sheree Utash — What it means when 60% of students arrive needing remediation—and what that reveals about earlier instruction

      • Savannah Ball — How reading struggles show up in the community through avoidance, confidence, and access

      • Judge Richard Macias — The patterns he sees in juvenile court—and how reading difficulties connect to broader life outcomes

      • Jeanine Phillips — Without structured literacy training instructors will never know how much impact they could have had.

      • Betty Arnold — Why addressing literacy requires resources, awareness, and a system prepared to meet diverse student needs

    Resources & References:
    • Kansas State Board of Education
    • Kansas Blueprint for Literacy
    • Phillips Fundamental Learning Center (PFLC)
    • Sold a Story Podcast by Emily Hanford
    • Science of Reading research (National Reading Panel)

    If this episode helped you better understand the system behind reading outcomes—

    • Share it with a parent, educator, or policymaker
    • Leave a review to help more people find this conversation
    • And follow the podcast so you don’t miss what comes next

    Because change doesn’t happen in isolation— it happens when more people understand the system… and choose to act.

    In Episode 5, we go deeper into the question this episode leaves behind:

    👉 Who actually holds the power to change literacy outcomes in Kansas— and what will it take to move from policy to real results?

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    This podcast is produced by KB PODCASTS
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    19 分
  • S4E3 /// When Proof Exists: What Responsibility Demands

    S4E3 /// When Proof Exists: What Responsibility Demands
    2026/03/31

    What does the research actually say about how children learn to read—and why hasn’t it reached every classroom?

    In this episode, we examine decades of reading science alongside the real experiences of teachers, parents, and students. From the National Institutes of Health to classrooms across Kansas, the evidence is clear: we know how children learn to read.

    So why are so many still being left behind?

    As national organizations call for a $2.5 billion overhaul of teacher preparation, a deeper truth emerges—this isn’t just a reading crisis.

    It’s a teacher preparation crisis.

    If we know how children learn to read… why weren’t teachers taught it?

    In This Episode, You’ll Hear

    • Dr. Reid Lyon (NIH): Decades of research showing we’ve long understood how reading develops

    • Neil Zoglmann (teacher): What it feels like to be trained in methods that don’t align with research

    • Dana Hensley (retired principal): Why teachers leave training without practical tools

    • Amy Nolan (professor): How literacy gaps show up in college students

    • Savannah Ball (Wichita Public Library): What struggling readers look like in real life

    • Tammi Hope (Rolph Literacy Academy): What happens when instruction finally aligns with the brain

    • Heather Mora (parent): How the right instruction changed her child’s life

    • Dr. Tim Odegard (researcher): Why preparation and classroom practice must align

    • Dr. Carolynn Carlson (Washburn University): What responsible teacher preparation should look like

    Key References & Sources

    Teacher Preparation & Policy

    • Education Week (2026): $2.5B teacher prep proposal
    • American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education

    Science of Reading

    • National Reading Panel (2000)
    • Reading Universe — Ten Maxims
    • International Dyslexia Association

    National Reporting

    • Sold a Story — Emily Hanford

    Kansas Context

    • Kansas State Department of Education
    • Kansas House Bill 2322 (2023)
    Follow + Share

    If this episode resonated with you, follow the podcast and share it with a parent, teacher, or policymaker.

    Because change doesn’t start in systems— it starts with awareness.

    PODCAST MUSIC - SOUNDSTRIPE.COM Cody Martin - Innovation, LNDO - Even So, Cody Martin - Keeper of Keys, Cody Martin - Living Tapestry, Michael Briguglio - Fallen, Cody Martin - Lutra, Cody Martin - Infinitive, Caleb Etheridge - Road to Nowhere This podcast is produced by KB PODCASTS
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    20 分
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