Exploring the link between literacy and inequity.
51% of Seattle’s Black students are in a Reading Red Zone. Needlessly. The Seattle Medium recently shared our graph revealing the depth of the literacy crisis for Black students. Unless 95% of all students are reading ‘at grade level’ or higher, the district is not implementing Structured Literacy. Period. There is no ambiguity about that…
This is how Mississippi surpassed Washington State in reading.
Why Care About Reading Grade-level reading proficiency means a student can comprehend what they read well enough to make conclusions about it and answer questions correctly more than 50% of the time. These are also vital survival skills needed throughout life in our modern world. Privilege Benefits Reading Achievement Wealth and access provide experiences that…
