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Closing the Achievement Gap in America's Public Schools

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How will Reading First help schools and teachers produce successful readers?

  • By focusing on high quality, comprehensive K-3 reading instruction for all children
  • By basing instructional decisions on a “what works” basis
  • By putting the solid research base on reading into the hands of teachers