Did you know that almost 70 percent of American eighth graders don’t read or write at grade level? That number is based on reading and writing proficiency as measured by the Nation’s Report Card. And, if you found that number surprising, then consider this: Literacy rates have been hovering in this dismal range for about 40 years.

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One of the things I hear most often when I talk to teachers is that they’re eager for more chances to work together, to learn from each other.

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There is a small but growing effort to rethink fundamental aspects of our current system.

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It is one thing for principals, district officials, community-leaders, policy makers and yes – Foundations – to ask teachers to connect with students and teach them in a way that leads to gains in students’ academic knowledge. But unless we provide teachers
with the tools, materials and supports which increase the likelihood of them making a positive impact in the lives of their students, these changes won’t matter.

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