Students of color are at greater risk for reading difficulties – even in kindergarten

Black, Hispanic and Native American students are more likely than white or Asian students to struggle with reading – and that ...

Study finds disparities in risks for reading difficulties emerge by kindergarten

Early struggles with reading can have lifelong impacts on mental, physical and emotional health. Understanding who is most at risk of experiencing reading difficulties can inform strategies for early ...
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Kasson-Mantorville student recognized for reading 1,000 books before kindergarten

KASSON, Minn. — Kara Langemo has read hundreds of books. Her favorite is the story of Paddington, a marmalade-loving British bear who overfills a bathtub. But she's also read stories about magic wands ...
The Hechinger Report

‘The Reading Year’: First grade is critical for reading skills, but kids coming from disrupted kindergarten experiences are way behind

Heather Miller, a first grade teacher in Austin, Texas, works with a small group of students in her classroom on reading skills. Credit: Jackie Mader/ The Hechinger Report The Hechinger Report covers ...