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By eighth grade, NCES estimates that about 27% are still below basic reading levels.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in; line-height: 15.693334px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\">These statistics are particularly concerning given that the ability to read, comprehend, and communicate in one\u2019s given language is key to so many important things. It impacts future job opportunities, income, social standing, and even self-confidence. The following NCES quote addresses even stronger concerns,\u00a0<b>\u201cEnsuring strong reading and writing skills in the early stages of a child\u2019s development is vitally important to preventing problems later in life such as unemployment, societal disconnection, and even justice system involvement.\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u2026by the time children reach the fourth grade, 34% are below basic reading levels. By eighth grade, NCES estimates that about 27% are still below basic reading levels. These statistics are particularly concerning given that the ability to read, comprehend, and communicate in one\u2019s given language is key to so many important things. 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