The Virginia Snapshot
41% of children are NOT READY for kindergarten in literacy, math, social skills and self-regulation.
Early Literacy Matters

1 in 6 children fall below the literacy benchmark.

Over half of students in K-2 are at high to moderate risk for reading difficulties.

Third grade is a critical benchmark. Children through third grade are learning to read, then they are reading to learn.

The first eight years matter and build a foundation for learning.
