from the desk of mr chrisattack

An excellent hypothesis is presented by the author, one that suggests that struggling schools are full of kids struggling to read.  Sounded interesting, so I read on.

From the article:

“…of the problematic conditions present in 19 struggling Virginia elementary and middle schools, low reading achievement was the only one found in every school.”

“One factor that contributes to literacy problems flying under the radar is that oral language does not necessarily reflect how well one reads.”

“…it is important for all of us to understand the vast difference between causes and symptoms of low-performing schools.”