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#103 Audio. Are Schools Destroying the Joy of Reading?

Federally mandated school changes may underlie the decline of reading interest and ability.

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Peter Gray
Feb 14, 2026
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Dear friends,

Here are some moderately disturbing headlines I have come across relatively recently:

• Fewer Parents Are Reading Aloud to Kids. [Education Week, June 12, 2025.]

• New Res…

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