5 signs a student is struggling in the post-literate era

Education expert Jaime Sowers outlined five signs of reading struggle in an era dominated by digital media and AI tools. Digital shortcuts allow students to mask foundational literacy weaknesses that traditional assignments once exposed. Educators must now use targeted screenings and structured phonics interventions to detect these hidden deficits.

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