The goal of this book is to unify all those who recognize the imperative for a literate and educated society into a single, persuasive call to action. This book is a toolbox that provides the knowledge, the empirical data, and the materials for you to be an influential leader, capable of tackling the tough problem of literacy education in America today. Simply stated, learning is the trump card for human progress, and literacy is the root of lifelong learning. Sadly, as Americans we are failing to make literate tens of millions of our young citizens. This fact is threatening our country's...