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The government's efforts to improve reading of young children.
Abstract
This paper reviews four major initiatives to improve early reading and literacy programs in the U.S.: (1) Title One Reading, (2) Reading Excellence Act, (3) Even Start Family Literacy Program, and (4) Leave No Child Behind Act. Through these programs, the federal government has provided substantial financial support to achieve the national literacy goal. Neither federal nor state funds or programs are of sufficient unless they successfully involve an adult working side-by-side with a child.
Introduction
A major goal of public school education in the United States is for all children to become competent readers; currently, many children ...
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