Source: Cal Matters
“Reading is such a foundational skill. We need to create the best opportunities for all kids to read, not just for those who can afford after-school tutors.”
Assemblymember Blanca Rubio
"Nearly 60% of third graders aren’t reading at grade level. A new bill would require schools to use a phonics-based approach to teach students". This article discusses the continued literacy crisis in the state and highlights my bill, AB 1121, as means of addressing this issue through evidence based learning skills.