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How We Have Fallen Short in Teaching Literacy -- And What To Do About It

Posted 2/14/23

(NewsUSA) - This may be difficult to read, but did you know:In the last 15 years, 15 million students graduated from high schools testing below the basic reading level.One in five college students …

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