S222- America’s Failing Literacy

Kicking off The Median Society’s special month on language and financial literacy, this episode exposes the harsh realities of America’s struggling education system. Host Anthony Mitchell is joined by educators, a school leader, and a concerned parent to unpack why so many students can’t read at grade level—and why it matters for their future. This eye-opening conversation sets the stage for a month of critical conversations on how literacy shapes opportunity and economic empowerment.