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Equity in Literacy in Michigan.

Authors :
LESTER, KATHY
Source :
Teacher Librarian. Jun2021, Vol. 48 Issue 5, p38-42. 5p.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

The article provides information on the guidelines "Equity in Literacy" published by the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) on January 29, 2021. Topics discussed include the aim of MDE to improve literacy achievement, actions taken by Michigan since 2015 after discovering that it ranked 46th in fourth grade reading on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), and the role of school librarians in providing access to diverse books that can increase student motivation to read.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14811782
Volume :
48
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Teacher Librarian
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
151393721