Reading by the end of third grade matters
May 15, 2010
The future prosperity of Tennessee and the nation depends on the development of a workforce with skills for the 21st century. Reading is the foundation that opens worlds of knowledge and experience for children, but first the world of reading must be opened to them.
Tennessee Department of Education Commissioner Tim Webb is participating with the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s KIDS COUNT Project in releasing a report entitled “Early Warning: Why Reading by the End of Third Grade Matters.” The report focuses on the importance of early proficient reading skills in all children.
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