Early Literacy
California Has a Reading Crisis
Reading is the most important skill necessary for all future knowledge and opportunity. Yet, far too many children in California are not reading on grade level by the end of third grade, and the numbers are even more staggering for children from low-income communities.
Third grade is a critical time as students shift from learning to read to reading to learn. In addition, students who are not proficient readers by the end of third grade are four times less likely to graduate from high school, and eight times less likely if they are from a low-income community.
The Triumph of AB 1454
EdVoice Institute’s early literacy policy solution research and coalition building provided the foundation for our sister organization, EdVoice, to advance landmark legislation that will improve reading instruction for millions of students. Experience the historic journey of AB 1454 from early hearings to the Governor’s signature.
Early Literacy Publications
EdVoice Institute researches best practices, interviews experts, and analyzes the state's current education landscape to develop bold, evidence-based policy solutions and state recommendations that move ideas to impact for California's students.
NEW: Meeting the Moment in Literacy
California recently passed landmark literacy reforms to strengthen early reading instruction through screening, instructional materials, and professional development. This brief provides recommended state actions to support effective local adoption.
Read Literacy Implementation Brief
Universal Screening Implementation
Report on school adoption of state-approved tools to screen for reading challenges, as well as future implementation considerations.
Futures Filled with Opportunity: Reshaping California's Public Education System for Children from Low-Income Communities
Read EdVoice Institute's comprehensive policy agenda detailing nearly 100 policies that can transform the state's public education system by 2040 to provide a quality education to all students.
Changing Policy Changes Lives
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