Frederick Elementary in rural southwestern Oklahoma places over half of incoming third graders in a literacy intervention program. By the end of the school year, the majority reach fourth-grade reading proficiency. The improvement results from targeted reading support within the public school setting.
Key Points
- Over half of third graders enter needing literacy intervention
- Most students reach grade level by spring
- Success achieved through structured catch-up program
Implications for Educational Freedom
No direct implications.
Source: ‘A Game of Catch-Up’: How This Oklahoma School Gets Kids Reading at Grade Level
