From the Washington State Report Card, 2023 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…
July 2023 — This Education Week article explains which states passed or proposed ‘science of reading’ laws requiring schools to teach kids to read with research-vetted methods and what is covered by each law. Washington State does not have pending legislation, even though most of our schools still rely on a ‘kids teach themselves’ theory…
The largest percentage of historically marginalized and vulnerable 3rd graders in Washington State are not just below proficiency level for reading, they are in the lowest quartile. Reading proficiency means having the skills necessary to understand and complete grade-level work. We are raising the alarm about early literacy and core reading instruction. WA State must…
In 30 seconds two first graders explain how each of them was taught to read. Spoiler alert: Your heart will break for the girl in pink. Courtesy of Emily Hanford and American Public Media
