Why Literacy Matters
Nearly 90% of students who failed to earn a high school diploma were struggling readers in the third grade, yet 95% of students can learn to read when given the proper instruction.
Students who are not reading proficiently in third grade are
more likely not to graduate.
more likely to drop out or fail to graduate from high school if they are Black or Hispanic.
more likely to drop out or fail to graduate from high school if they are from a low-income, minority background.
Which School Districts Do the Best Job of Teaching Kids to Read?
Check out this resource from The 74, an education news publication, for data and insights on literacy and reading trends across the nation.