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Students of color are at greater risk for reading difficulties – even in kindergarten

  • Written by Paul L. Morgan, Director, Institute for Social and Health Equity, University at Albany, State University of New York
imageThe achievement gap for young readers is stark, even in kindergarten.andresr/E+ via Getty Images

Black, Hispanic and Native American students are more likely than white or Asian students to struggle with reading – and that gap emerges early, according to our new research. During kindergarten, they are more likely to score in the lowest 10% on...

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