I think that this book had a lot of valuable information to help end "Readicide". I also feel that we utilize alot of these suggestions for our students at RV. If we know what to do to fix the problem in our schools, we need to do it. Teachers need to use the 50/50 approach by having their students read recreationally and use their choices. As opposed to reading solely academic texts, there needs to be a balance. I know that we do have the SSR program (which he suggest) in place. I feel that most students and teachers take advantage of this time everyday to read a book of choice. I personally have caught myself in the "reading flow" and have not wanted to put my book down.
The US bases our learning by looking at standardized test scores. Teachers have curriculums in which they are to teach within a timeline. These lessons aren't necessary prepared to meet the needs of the students but it is where they are supposed to be at the time. If eliminating these tests and emphasizing the importance of reading and critical thinking skills could help the overall product of our educational system, we should do it.
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