Phyllis Hunter: Teaching Reading

"Reading is a civil right," says Phyllis C. Hunter, an internationally known literacy expert who has served as an advisor to the President of the United States and the Secretary of Education. How can we, as Rotarians passionate about the right to literacy for all, best contribute to this noble but daunting goal? Research has shown that above all things that contribute to student success inside a school, one stands out as the most important — the teacher. Kids learn best when the teacher has knowledge of best practice, especially when it comes to reading and writing. Watch this interview by Phyllis Hunter and think: How can Rotary invest in our most valuable literacy resource — teachers across the world?