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READ Act Could Transform Vermont Literacy | Montpelier News
A new bill called the READ Act just cleared a Senate committee and could transform literacy in Vermont’s classrooms—by pouring federal funds into proven reading methods, teacher training, better assessments, and stronger classroom materials. With only 31% of fourth-graders and 29% of eighth-graders reading proficiently in Vermont, the bill aims to break the cycle of falling behind—especially after pandemic disruptions. If the full Senate passes it, this could be a game-changer for kids’ futures, starting with the foundational skill of reading. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…
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