THE ECONOMIST: Literal lifetime literacy liability

THE ECONOMIST: Literal lifetime literacy liability

It is impossible to overstate the importance of literacy from a personal, professional, economic, or societal perspective. Texas has quite a bit of work to do! The National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) is a test given to students in grades four and eight. It provides a snapshot of how things are going by state, with comparisons to both other areas and past performance. The Texas data provides insights into reading levels. In fourth gr…