Are we in a literacy crisis?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete February 3, 2026 at 08:30 PM

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On February 3, 2026, The Stream published a discussion titled "Are we in a literacy crisis?" The program, hosted by Stefanie Dekker, explored concerns about declining reading comprehension among younger generations. Guests Beth Gaskill, founder of Big City Readers, literacy advocate Keisha Siriboe, and former educator Margaret Kunji, examined potential causes for this trend. The conversation covered the role of technology, parental involvement, and the overall impact on the future. The program aimed to understand why book reading is declining and whether technology is a primary factor.

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Big City Readers 60% Beth Gaskill 70% Keisha Siriboe 70% Margaret Kunji 70% Stefanie Dekker 80%

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literacy crisis 100% reading comprehension 80% education 70% reading books 60% technology 60% parents 50% future 40%

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