California does little to ensure all kids read by third grade
California fourth graders trail the nation in reading, and half of its third graders, including two-thirds of Black students and 61% of Latino students, do not read at grade level.
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California fourth graders trail the nation in reading, and half of its third graders, including two-thirds of Black students and 61% of Latino students, do not read at grade level.
A national push to change the teaching of reading shows contrast between other states and California's hands-off approach.
California fourth graders trail the nation in reading, and half of its third graders, including two-thirds of Black students and 61% of Latino students, do not read at grade level.
After decades of underfunding its public schools, California's investments in equity and literacy are showing progress.
After decades of underfunding its public schools, California's investments in equity and literacy are showing progress.