Maryland non-profit Maryland READS advocates for clearer timelines and transparency in Maryland State Department of Education's literacy policy draft to address a 70% school literacy crisis.

Maryland non-profit Maryland READS is urging improvements to a draft literacy policy released by the Maryland State Department of Education, calling for more clarity on timelines and transparency within the policy. The state is facing a literacy crisis, with nearly 70% of school children reading below their grade level. The draft policy aims to improve outcomes for all students, but Maryland READS suggests that it should provide clearer support and intervention measures for middle and high school students.

July 23, 2024
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