There were some rather sobering results of studies done on college students who were nearing graduation, showing that over 50% lacked the proper literacy skills and were unable to perform certain tasks, such as understanding a newspaper editorial. Even more surprising was the fact that over 50% of students attending four year programs and 75% [...]

The need for literacy programs in high school is obvious. The 2008 national testing exams indicated that 38% of graduating seniors were reading below the standard basic level. An international comparison of reading comprehension and performance showed that in the United States, students in grades 11 and 12 scored close to the bottom, trailing students [...]

The Improving America’s Schools Act of 1993 was the largest contribution to the Kindergarten through grade 12 educational process by the federal government. This act was to ensure that all students in the United States would have the chance to develop the knowledge and skills necessary, which at one time was only offered to “top [...]