Addressing America's Youth Literacy Crisis

In an article published in K-12 Dive, EDC experts Naomi Hupert and Andrés Henríquez share their insights on U.S. adolescents’ low reading proficiency. They note, “We need a systemic shift that acknowledges the complex literacy demands of middle and high school curricula and recognizes that improved implementation and increased time investment are required to change reading outcomes for the waves of students our education system turns out every year. ” Read their article, “America’s Youth Literacy Crisis Isn’t New–It’s Been Ignored,” and its clear road map to better supporting students, teachers, and families.