In the Arena: Fighting for Students to Value Literacy
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This week on The Parents' Solution, I had the pleasure of conversing with Jennifer Ledwith, a passionate advocate for education and literacy. Jennifer understands that literacy is crucial for success, which inspired her to create Scholar Ready, a virtual tutoring service focused on literacy first. This platform provides affordable K-12 tutoring to ensure students receive the academic support services they need to thrive in school and pursue a better life.
During our conversation, Jennifer shared how she transitioned into entrepreneurship after realizing her potential to help students graduate with little to no debt. She does this by teaching them to write compelling essays for scholarship applications, recognizing that test scores often dictate scholarship opportunities. Jennifer soon identified a significant issue: many students struggle with reading comprehension and lack essential literacy skills.
We emphasized the pressing problem of students being advanced through their education while still lacking fundamental literacy skills, further exacerbated by a reduction in reading materials. This situation leads students to develop coping mechanisms that mask their reading difficulties. Jennifer highlighted that when students are allowed to bypass reading, they struggle to articulate their thoughts in writing about what they’ve read.
Reading and writing together create a strong foundation for critical thinking skills, essential for students' academic success.
To empower parents, Jennifer offered several valuable pieces of advice:
- Get children tested early for learning disabilities if any issues arise.
- Actively engage with schools to ensure that students are receiving phonics instruction.
- Exercise patience with their children throughout the learning process.
For parents seeking homeschool coaching services or exploring online homeschooling programs with teachers, Jennifer provides a wealth of resources on her website. You can find more information at Scholar Ready. Don't forget to check out the podcast on her website as well!
In today's educational landscape, best online tutoring services and affordable online homeschool programs play a vital role in ensuring that students not only receive the education they deserve but also develop the literacy skills necessary for their future. Whether you’re looking for online tutoring for elementary students, online tutoring for high school students, or tutoring programs tailored to individual learning needs, there are abundant options available to support your child’s academic journey.