About Adolescent Literacy
Too many kids in the United States aren't learning to read critically, write persuasively, or communicate effectively. According to the U.S. Department of Education's National Assessment of Educational Progress, some 33% of 4th graders and 26% of 8th graders can't read at the "basic" level. Fortunately, in the last few years, researchers and policymakers have begun to give the adolescent literacy crisis the attention it demands, and the articles below provide an introduction to their work.
