Friday, January 15, 2010

No Future Exists for Black Children Who Cannot Read

By Phillip Jackson

Child readingTo know the future of Black America in 15 to 20 years, one need only look at the dismal academic performance of 3rd- and 4th- grade Black students today. The 2007 National Assessment of Educational Progress Report reveals that only 16% of African-American 4th- grade students in Illinois read at a proficient level or above. Unfortunately, Black students throughout the rest of the country do not fare much better.  Read more…
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