Why Reading Learning Matters

Why Reading Learning Matters

Reading is the foundation for all future learning. When children learn to read fluently and confidently, they unlock access to every subject—math, science, history, and beyond. But for far too many students, reading does not come easily. Here's why early, effective reading instruction is critical:

📊 Key Statistics

• 65% of fourth graders in the U.S. read below grade level.
  (National Assessment of Educational Progress, 2022)

• Students who do not read proficiently by the end of third grade are four times more likely to drop out of high school.
  (Annie E. Casey Foundation)

• 1 in 5 students have dyslexia or another language-based learning difference.
  (Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity)

• 95% of students can learn to read with the right instruction.
  (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)

💡 Why It Matters

• Reading impacts every subject. Struggles in reading often spill over into other areas, affecting academic confidence and self-esteem.

• Early intervention works. The earlier we identify and address reading difficulties, the greater the long-term academic and emotional success.

• The Science of Reading is clear. Research-backed methods like Orton-Gillingham can make a lasting difference—especially for students with reading challenges.