The percent of Kentucky kindergarten students who begin school ready to learn dropped by about 3 points from pre-pandemic years to the 2023-2024 school year, according to a report on child welfare released Wednesday. The KIDS COUNT County Data Book was compiled and released by Kentucky Youth Advocates. Kids Count is part of a national […]
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Literacy lays foundation for success
This story originally appeared in the Aug. 23, 2024 edition of the LINK Reader. In talks with education professionals, the end of third grade is often treated as the linchpin for future student success, not just academically but economically in the long term. One skill in particular stands out as foundational: literacy. “Literacy is really […]