Wednesday, July 15, 2026 · Kids Online
USHA VANCE'S SUMMER READING PUSH — LITERACY OVER THE SCROLL...
Usha Vance is pushing prizes for kids who read books this summer instead of scrolling. Her initiative targets plunging literacy rates as she awaits her fourth baby. The simplest antidote to kids online is a book — not another app. 83% of Americans back app-store age verification to shield children from hyper-sexualized content.
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