Public Education 1: Literacy
HELPING ALL STUDENTS READ BY THIRD GRADE. Other Information:
• National research on student reading attainment reveals that nearly four out of five students do not catch up with their
class peers if they do not acquire basic literacy skills by the end of their third grade year. • All Utah public schools are
committed to the statewide goal that all students read on or above grade level by the end of the third grade. • All Utah public
elementary schools have developed a school-wide plan to reach the goal of reading level by third grade. Looking Ahead: Increased
focus on reading instruction in grades K-3, teacher professional development, parental involvement, and frequent and continuous
monitoring of student progress in reading will occur. These strategies will help reach the goal of all students reading on
or above level by third grade.
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