My Child Can’t Read: A Heartland Crisis

In classrooms across America — and especially here in Kansas — too many children are being left behind in reading. And too often, their parents and teachers are left wondering: What did I miss? Why didn’t anyone tell me? Hosted by Jesica Glover — a National Board Certified teacher, reading specialist, and parent who couldn’t help her own daughter learn to read — this documentary-style podcast explores why so many kids struggle, and why most teachers were never truly trained to teach reading. Through real stories and expert insight, we uncover how reading is actually learned, where schools are falling short, and what families and educators can do to change it. Each episode takes you deeper — unpacking the myths about dyslexia, tracing the history of reading instruction, and hearing from parents, teachers, and students caught in a broken system. But this isn’t just about what’s broken. It’s about what’s finally working — because change is happening right here in Kansas. Whether you’re a