Michigan is facing a literacy crisis in our schools. But it’s not just our state. Pamela Good, the co-founder and CEO of Beyond Basics is sounding the alarm and advocating for change. Literacy rates have been declining for more than a decade. The Beyond Basics program has a demonstrated record of success in elevating children’s reading skills to grade level proficiency or beyond. On this episode, we discuss how we’ve gotten to this point and the action needed to combat illiteracy. Good says it is a challenge that can be overcome…
Michigan is facing a literacy crisis in our schools – The Dave LewAllen Podcast
- February 5, 2026
- 11:49 am