Education in the World Today

Title: The American Literacy Enhancement and Speed-Reading Act (ALESRA) Purpose: To mandate the integration of speed reading and comprehensive literacy programs in American schools and universities, enhancing reading speed, comprehension, and overall literacy rates among students. Section 1: Title and Purpose 1.1 Title This Act may be cited as the "American Literacy Enhancement and Speed Reading Act (ALESRA)." 1.2 Purpose The purpose of this Act is to improve the literacy and reading comprehension skills of students in American educational institutions through the implementation of advanced reading techniques and comprehensive literacy programs. Section 2: Findings Congress finds that: 2.1 Literacy Crisis Despite significant investments in education, American students continue to lag behind their international peers in reading proficiency. According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), only 35% of fourth-graders ...

Evelyn Wood's Speed Reading techniques and others have been influential in promoting the idea that individuals can significantly increase their reading speed while maintaining or even improving comprehension. Here are some thoughts and considerations on this method, as well as ways to potentially transform American schools through improved reading strategies: Evelyn Wood Speed Reading 1.      Principles of Speed Reading : Minimizing Subvocalization : Traditional reading often involves subvocalizing or silently pronouncing each word. Speed reading aims to reduce this habit, which can slow down reading speed. Chunking : Instead of reading word by word, speed reading teaches readers to process multiple words or even entire lines at a time. Use of a Pointer : Techniques often involve using a finger or pen to guide the eyes, which can help increase reading speed and maintain focus. Previewing : Scanning ...