End-of-Year Report on Early Literacy Progress

This research brief presents the end-of-year data on early literacy improvements among K-2 students, highlighting a 68% on-track rate for reading. It discusses the overall rise in reading scores since the pandemic, with significant gains in kindergarten and first grade. However, it also reveals complex gender disparities, noting that while boys initially score the same or better, girls show greater improvement throughout the year. The report emphasizes the need for continued focus on literacy de