Fighting for the Right to Read.

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Title: Fighting for the Right to Read.
Authors: Rebora, Anthony
Source: Educational Leadership. May2023, Vol. 80 Issue 8, p13-13. 1p.
Subject Terms: *Individualized reading instruction, *Race discrimination in education, *Black students, *Social justice education, *Education of Black people
Geographic Terms: Boston (Mass.)
Abstract: The article discusses the social justice issue of unequal access to specialized reading instruction for students of color, particularly in the Boston area, Massachusetts. It mentions that racial disparities exist in access to reading supports, with lower academic expectations for Black students and limited opportunities for specialized remediation. It emphasizes the need for comprehensive approaches, and addressing structural issues to improve reading outcomes for students of color.
Database: Education Research Complete
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Abstract:The article discusses the social justice issue of unequal access to specialized reading instruction for students of color, particularly in the Boston area, Massachusetts. It mentions that racial disparities exist in access to reading supports, with lower academic expectations for Black students and limited opportunities for specialized remediation. It emphasizes the need for comprehensive approaches, and addressing structural issues to improve reading outcomes for students of color.
ISSN:00131784