Language Magazine – Claire Kliss
“If recent data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is any indication, literacy education is a challenge across the country, with only 35% of fourth graders and 34% of eighth graders reading proficiently or better (https://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/). In my district, Covert Public Schools, we face some additional challenges, including a 100% free and reduced lunch rate. Nearly 60% of our students are Hispanic, many of whom are dual-language learners. To help ensure our students have every opportunity to become strong readers, we support strong classroom instruction with a focus on family and community engagement.” (more)