National group gives Illinois poor rating on policies that support reading instruction – Center Square

Illinois received a “weak” rating because it lacks two strong policies: Requiring districts to select a high-quality reading curriculum, and providing professional learning for teachers and ongoing support to sustain the implementation of the science of reading. National Council on Teacher Quality President Heather Peske said the latest National Assessment of Educational Progress that showed that 38% of Illinois fourth graders could not read at a basic level is sobering.