Young Minority, Low-Income, Limited English Proficient Students Lag in Literacy
Minority, Low-Income, Limited English Proficient Students Lag in Literacy Prekindergarten, Targeted Interventions Can Help Close Gaps
A new study by Advocates for Children and Youth finds that minority, low-income and Limited English Proficient students lag behind their peers in literacy skills from an early age, setting the stage for ongoing achievement gaps. Improved access to quality prekindergarten programs can help more children enter school ready to read. Targeted, personalized interventions in the early grades can help struggling readers catch up before it is too late. Dr. Betty Morgan, Superintendent of Washington County Public Schools is using this approach and was just named Maryland superintendent of the year.
For the full issue brief by Advocates for Children and Youth, click here.
For data and maps on kindergarten readiness, click here.
For more data and maps on literacy, click here.
