 Dear reader,
In the midst of holiday madness and seasonal illnesses, we’ve published some really important education stories I hope you’ll find time to read. Over the years, our reporting on reading and how it’s taught have sparked enormous discussion and much hand-wringing.
This week, we take a look at a related issue: dyslexia, the most common language disability, and one that hinders a person’s ability to easily read words. Hechinger contributor Sarah Carr found that in Boston and many other communities, Black and Latino families have a much harder time than their white peers accessing the help they need.
I’d also like to highlight some fascinating reporting on rural education, a topic you’ll be seeing a lot more of from The Hechinger Report. Jon Marcus traveled to Emporia, Kansas, where budget cuts forced a college to eliminate majors, a new trend for higher education at a time of declining enrollment. He also visited a second college in Kansas with an unusual approach to boosting enrollment – niche majors, such as automotive restoration.
Here’s hoping the holiday season comes with quiet time for reading, reflecting and rebooting. Finally, thanks to all who’ve contributed to our end-of-year campaign. Please spread the word, and join us!
Liz Willen, Editor
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