Addressing the Reading Crisis

Audience

Instructional personnel and administrators

Length

30 minutes

Prerequisites

None

Materials

Participants will need a computer with the ability to play WMV or MP4 files.

Objectives

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• understand the research supporting Core Knowledge's unique approach to English language arts and literacy;
• understand and demonstrate how the Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) program is uniquely suited to closing the achievement gap in America; and 
• understand and demonstrate how the CKLA program supports the Common Core State Standards for English language arts and literacy.

Summary

In his 2006 book, The Knowledge Deficit, E. D. Hirsch, Jr. stated, "Reading proficiency isn't in and of itself the magic key to competence. It's what reading enables us to learn and to do that is critical. In the information age, the key to economic and political achievement is the ability to gain new knowledge rapidly through reading and listening." In the time since these words were written, millions of dollars have been spent on research to help determine the best way to teach children to read. Despite these expenditures, progress has been slow and achievement gains often not significant. 

Registration:

Watch the presentation: WMV or MP4

For addtional details, please contact the Professional Development Coordinator via email, professionaldevelopment@coreknowledge.org, or by calling (434) 220-3352.