Why Grade 4 and 8 Are Critical in the Literacy Gap

Why Grade 4 and 8 Are Critical in the Literacy Gap

What if we could close the literacy gap simply by empowering the people who spend the most time with young children—mothers? In this video, we discuss the powerful role mothers play in early literacy, and why grades 4 and 8 are crucial benchmarks where reading gaps become painfully visible.

We explore how national and regional testing data show a clear decline in reading proficiency for struggling readers and how early intervention—before kindergarten—can make all the difference. This video is a call to action for community leaders, educators, and parents to support literacy at home and reduce the overwhelm with tools, awareness, and a united movement.

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Видео Why Grade 4 and 8 Are Critical in the Literacy Gap канала Alison Parker, Ph.D.