NJ to enhance early literacy efforts

New Jersey governor signs bills to mandate literacy screenings for K-3 students starting in 2025  

By Catherine Carrera | August 13, 2024   •   Click Here to read the article

Summary: New Jersey has taken a significant step to enhance early literacy by mandating screenings for K-3 students and establishing an office dedicated to academic recovery. These measures aim to address the decline in third-grade literacy rates following the pandemic and provide targeted support to improve educational outcomes.

Our Take: This initiative reflects a strong commitment to ensuring foundational reading skills are developed effectively in young learners across the state. We would be thrilled to help NJ educators in their tireless work on behalf of young learners! We invite you to learn how Capit Learning can help you fulfill your mission.