California will teach kids anything except how to read

This headline highlights a serious problem: while educational policies change, the crucial skill of reading, which is vital for success in life, often gets ignored. This issue largely stems from career politicians and entrenched policymakers who focus more on party loyalty and political games than on solving real problems. Their approach causes gridlock and prevents us from tackling important issues like improving literacy. We need to make literacy a top priority and have leaders who are dedicated to meeting the basic educational needs of every student.