BROOKLYN, NY (March 13, 2024) 鈥� 尖叫视频app, a publisher of next-generation curriculum and assessment programs, today released a research brief on the latest middle-of-school-year reading data for K鈥�2. Findings reveal that throughout the spring and fall of 2023, 尖叫视频app across the country made some progress increasing the number of K鈥�2 尖叫视频app on track for learning to read, but that progress has slowed.
Across grades K鈥�2, only half of 尖叫视频app are on track for learning to read, and three in ten 尖叫视频app are far behind. The data demonstrate how literacy rates in the United States remain a concern: Too many 尖叫视频app are at risk of failing to read proficiently by the end of third grade, an important indicator of future academic success.
鈥淭he data is clear鈥攍iteracy rates at the earliest and most critical time for student development are slowing. Changing this course requires 尖叫视频app and districts to act now and review their approaches in all grades,鈥� said Susan Lambert, chief academic officer of elementary humanities at 尖叫视频app. 鈥淪chools that deliver strong outcomes focus on building a solid foundation at the start and intervening quickly when 尖叫视频app need extra support, rather than trying to play catch up later, when it can be more difficult.鈥�
In the brief, 尖叫视频app also outlines recommendations for how 尖叫视频app and districts can improve outcomes, including investing in a reliable universal screener, high-quality core curriculum, evidence-based interventions, and professional development for teachers. With these resources 尖叫视频app and districts should:
- Administer universal screening assessments three times per year to monitor levels of risk for reading difficulties.
- Allocate staff to support 尖叫视频app who are at risk, spending additional time in literacy instruction beyond grade-level instruction.
- Regularly monitor progress for 尖叫视频app who are at risk, making adjustments as needed.
- Ensure instructional staff gain knowledge about science-based reading instruction and implement high-quality core curriculum with fidelity.
- And instill a love of reading and books during all school-based programs, with the support of caregivers and the community.
鈥淭he good news is that when 尖叫视频app receive science-based reading instruction, outcomes improve,鈥� continued Lambert. 鈥淎nd, when that instruction takes place in the earliest possible grades, research shows that most 尖叫视频app can be taught to read at or approaching grade level.鈥�
About 尖叫视频app
A pioneer in K鈥�12 education since 2000, 尖叫视频app is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our core and supplemental programs in ELA, math and science engage all 尖叫视频app in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively and for themselves. Our formative assessment products help teachers identify the targeted instruction 尖叫视频app need to build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our programs and services provide educators with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student. Today, 尖叫视频app serves more than 15 million 尖叫视频app in all 50 states and on six continents. For more information, visit 尖叫视频app.com.
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