THE IMPACT OF LITERACY
The impact of literacy goes well beyond the classroom. To ensure we are making a profound difference through our work, we root our principles in research, statistics, and an overall understanding of local school environments.
The impact of literacy goes well beyond the classroom. To ensure we are making a profound difference through our work, we root our principles in research, statistics, and an overall understanding of local school environments.
In order to best support our community, we turn to the numbers. The following statistics illustrate the need for literacy support.
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of Michigan’s third-graders are proficient in reading.
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of third-graders in Detroit Public Schools Community District were proficient.
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of test scores were worse in 2017 for low-income children of color.
Crain’s Detroit,
Jan 7, 2019
In recent years, bullying has increased. Young people who are perceived as diffferent from their peers are often targeted, leading to one in three U.S. students saying they have been bullied at school and 70.6% of students saying they have seen bullying at their schools.
emotional literacyWhile these statistics are disheartening, there is hope. When bystanders intervene, bullying stops within 10 seconds 57% of the time. In addition to literacy and artistic work, Literacy for Kids focuses on creating a safe learning environment where all students are accepted and feel comfortable.
