How can kids not read when they have the internet? /u/risenphionex3 No such thing as stupid questions

For what feels like years people in america have been talking about children not being able to read in school, but they would have to have some basic literacy wouldn’t they? Like yeah they might not be on grade level but if they’re always on their phone (which is also a common complaint) then they have to be able to read. I can’t imagine navigating the internet not knowing how to read. If it is just a lower than grade level thing, I think the education system has been leading up to this FOR A WHILE when I was in the eighth grade (2011ish) I remember having to listen to guys read through a single paragraph for 30 minutes during popcorn reading. Can they not read to understand their assignments? Are teachers having to give verbal instructions and reading out multiple choice tests. Cause if it’s just they cant read books then like… that’s been a problem, why are we just now focusing on it.

For what feels like years people in america have been talking about children not being able to read in school, but they would have to have some basic literacy wouldn’t they? Like yeah they might not be on grade level but if they’re always on their phone (which is also a common complaint) then they have to be able to read. I can’t imagine navigating the internet not knowing how to read. If it is just a lower than grade level thing, I think the education system has been leading up to this FOR A WHILE when I was in the eighth grade (2011ish) I remember having to listen to guys read through a single paragraph for 30 minutes during popcorn reading. Can they not read to understand their assignments? Are teachers having to give verbal instructions and reading out multiple choice tests. Cause if it’s just they cant read books then like… that’s been a problem, why are we just now focusing on it.