You're not alone.
72% of children in Kansas
are unable to read.
In classrooms across America — and especially here in Kansas — too many children are being left behind in reading. And too often, their parents and teachers are left wondering:
What did I miss?
Why didn’t anyone tell me?
Through real stories and expert insight, we uncover how reading is actually learned, where schools are falling short, and what families and educators can do to change it.
Each episode takes you deeper — unpacking the myths about dyslexia, tracing the history of reading instruction, and hearing from parents, teachers, and students caught in a broken system.
But this isn’t just about what’s broken. It’s about what’s finally working — because change is happening right here in Kansas.
Whether you’re a parent who feels unheard, or a teacher who was “taught but not trained,” this podcast is for you. You’re not alone, you’re not to blame, and together we can make sure every child in the heartland can learn to read.
About Jesica Glover
Hosted by Jesica Glover — a National Board Certified teacher, reading specialist, and parent who couldn’t help her own daughter learn to read — this documentary-style podcast explores why so many kids struggle, and why most teachers were never truly trained to teach reading.
When I tell you “I’m dyslexic,” what comes to your mind?
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I see/read/write words backwards.
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I don’t read well.
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I couldn’t go to college.
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I was a slow learner.
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I am left handed.
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I can’t tell right from left.
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I am unmotivated when it comes to print.
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I out grew it.
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I have a disease.
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It’s more common in boys.
ALL MYTHS
A CHECKLIST FOR DYSLEXIA:
Early Signs of Reading Struggles
Check every box below
that applies to your child.
If you’ve checked six or more boxes in this list, then your child is at risk.