The Federal Role in Confronting the Adolescent Literacy Crisis--Part 1 of 5

This webinar focuses on the crisis in adolescent literacy, as well as state and federal efforts to improve reading and comprehension skills of America's older students.

Since 2001, states have been called upon to focus on early literacy in accordance with the federal No Child Left Behind Act. Congress has dedicated substantial funds to improving reading skills for students in kindergarten through grade three, but this targeted investment has not resulted in the ultimate goal of preparing students to succeed in college and careers. According to the only national test in reading, almost 70 percent of eighth-grade students fail to read at a proficient level. This translates into approximately six million struggling readers in grades seven through twelve.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• adolescent literacy
• no child left behind
• reading and comprehension
• education reform