Join us for a special screening of the film "The Right to Read." An activist, a teacher, and two families fight to provide kids with the most foundational indicator of life-long success: the ability to read. Wednesday, May 24, 3:30 - 5PM. Open to all. Register here: http://ow.ly/ZlmX50OgvQn
ABOUT THE FILM
The Right to Read movie shares the stories of an NAACP activist, a teacher, and two American families who fight to provide our youngest generation with the most foundational indicator of life-long success: the ability to read. Join fellow educators and community members for a special viewing of the film, followed by a debrief and discussion.
BY THE NUMBERS
- 37% of 4th graders in the United States read “below basic” according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress.
- 56% of Black 4th graders, 50% of Hispanic 4th graders, and 57% of American Indian/Alaska Native 4th graders are reading “below basic.”
- 70% of 4th graders, who are identified as students with disabilities, are reading below basic levels.
- 67% of 4th graders who are English Learners are reading below basic levels.
- 52% of 4th graders eligible for free and reduced-price lunch are reading below basic levels. Children from families with incomes at or below 130% of the Federal poverty level are eligible for free meals.