#Learning "How to Read a Book"

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Jim Rohn

 Fareed Zakaria 

Credit: How to Read a Book

Originally published in 1940, this book is a rare phenomenon, a living classic that introduces and elucidates the various levels of reading and how to achieve them—from elementary reading, through systematic skimming and inspectional reading, to speed reading. Readers will learn when and how to “judge a book by its cover,” and also how to X-ray it, read critically, and extract the author’s message from the text.

Also included is instruction in the different techniques that work best for reading particular genres, such as practical books, imaginative literature, plays, poetry, history, science and mathematics, philosophy and social science works. Finally, the authors offer a recommended reading list and supply reading tests you can use measure your own progress in reading skills, comprehension, and speed. Credit: How to Read a Book

Educator Seth Densen on Quality Education

"Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world."

- Quote, Nelson Mandela

Advocate & Educator Seth Densen Joins Sasha in Conversation

Credit: Sasha Talks | Seth Densen

Meet Seth, an advocate and educator with over 20 years in social services and over half a decade in child welfare services. Seth Densen believes in the transformative power of quality education both on an individual level and a macro-level. Devoting resources and funding to education empowers future generations in communities to achieve personal fulfillment, success, and stability.

There are serious issues facing education today, including a lack of funding and resources for districts, schools, and teachers. While Florida receives the third-largest amount of federal K-12 education funding, the state government funds education at a lower per-capita rate. As such, Florida ranks 42nd in spending and 43rd in funding nationally. We can and must do better. He's not only a social worker but also an educator who's committed to advocating for educators and students of all ages in District 86 and across the state. Credit: Seth Densen