Illinois Third Graders and the Reading Crisis with Dylan Sharkey
Update: 2025-12-12
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Dylan Sharkey from the Illinois Policy Institute discusses alarming reading proficiency results among Illinois third graders, tracing the impact of COVID-era remote learning and chronic absenteeism. Only about half of students are reading at grade level, with some schools showing nearly universal non-proficiency. Sharkey emphasizes the need for early identification of reading deficiencies, parental involvement, and accountability for schools, highlighting the long-term consequences of moving students forward without addressing foundational learning gaps.
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