"Middle and high school teachers 'love books, they are wonderful at comparing themes, they're wonderful at getting most of our kids ... excited about reading,' Samuels said. 'But what they're not necessarily good at is teaching our kids to read.' He added: 'We have to ensure that when our kids are off track at sixth grade, that there are research-based interventions that can help to get them on track.'"
"More than 40% of New York City middle school students were not considered proficient readers on last year's state tests, and just under half of high school freshmen arrived on campus reading below grade level."
New York City's public schools have prioritized elementary literacy improvement, but experts warn this neglects a critical challenge: many middle and high school students read significantly below grade level without adequate school support. Chancellor Kamar Samuels announced that addressing this gap will be the next phase of NYC Reads, the city's reading improvement initiative. While middle and high school teachers excel at fostering reading enthusiasm and literary analysis, they often lack training in teaching foundational reading skills. Over 40% of middle school students and nearly half of high school freshmen read below proficiency levels. The city plans to implement research-based interventions for students falling behind by sixth grade, continuing previous literacy requirements while expanding support to older students who missed adequate reading instruction.
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