Share of students who are on track in early literacy skills in the United States, 2019-2023
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12 Mar 2024
Student proficiency in early literacy (kindergarten to second grade) is approaching pre-pandemic levels, with only a 1% deviation noted in Kindergarten in 2023. Research indicates that students who struggle with reading in first grade are 88% more likely to encounter difficulties in the 4th grade. Struggling readers in 4th grade are four times more likely to drop out of high school, highlighting the importance of early literacy skills.
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