Without focused instruction, these children will face even greater challenges in achieving literacy.Ĭore5 was developed with a mission to mitigate that gap. However, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) consistently shows that approximately 60% of fourth-grade students are not reaching reading proficiency and the COVID-19 pandemic has widened disparities in educational opportunities.
Elementary school years are a pivotal time for reading development, serving as the foundation for learning across all subjects.
