Dealing with Detroit Illiteracy problem, and links to free literacy sites
So, I made this video about the state of education in Detroit in an effort to urge parents to take their kids out of school and homeschool them. As a result, people are engaging me in conversation over the topic, and it seems that certain celebrities and leaders are looking into forming alternative schools... and I asked, why not do something different? Why not try a homeschool model... traditional schooling hasn't worked, why do more of the same thing? I got an answer I wasn't expecting. Parent's are struggling with illiteracy issues. How can they teach their children? I am floored. My answer... online, with technology. This conversation continues, seriously. I am considering traveling to Detroit. Let me find the right people to meet up with. I am there. Meanwhile, I am listing some free literacy online programs. Parents and kids can sit side by side and learn to read if necessary. Can't read to your kids? Let...