Gov. Hochul Launches 'Back to Basics' Reading Initiative Amid Literacy Concerns
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed a significant change in the state's education policy to improve literacy rates, which currently rank 32nd in reading proficiency. The proposal aims to overhaul reading instruction methods by September 2025, requiring school districts to adopt "scientifically proven" approaches to literacy. This move is in response to the evidence of the current system's failure, highlighted by the fact that less than half of the state's third graders passed state reading tests last year.
- As Literacy Lags, Hochul Proposes Changing How Schools Teach Reading The New York Times
- Hochul proposes statewide reading education overhaul, following NYC New York Daily News
- WATCH: Gov. Kathy Hochul unveils 'Back to Basics' plan at Watervliet Elementary WRGB
- Assemblymember Carroll Welcomes Signing of Dyslexia Task Force Act Into Law BK Reader
- Hochul proposes “Back to Basics” reading plan NEWS10 ABC
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