In January, the National Assessment of Educational Progress released what is often referred to as “The Nation’s Report Card.”
The congressionally mandated project assesses students’ reading and math skills across the nation.
The report shows that students nationwide are struggling with reading comprehension. However, in Milwaukee, the average score of fourth-grade students was 205, while the average score of students in large cities was 231.
The average score of eighth-grade students in Milwaukee was 239. This was lower than the average score of 252 for students in large cities.
We’ve compiled a list of where both students and parents can go to improve their reading skills. (Did we miss a program? Please add in the comments or email us.)
Resources for kids
The Milwaukee Public Library offers resources and events to support children in improving their literacy skills, including reading challenges and homework help.
Wisconsin Reading Corps offers online resources for at-home learning and tutors for families in need.
Junior Achievement of Wisconsin provides learning experiences that you can access in the classroom and at home.
Sharp Literacy provides learning opportunities in and out of the classroom.
Resources for adults
Milwaukee Public Library offers resources to help adults at its branches.
Literacy Services of Wisconsin has free adult literacy programs for people of all skill sets.
MacCanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary offers free tutoring to adults who seek to improve their reading and math skills.
Dominican Center for Women offers adult basic education and GED prep.
Milwaukee Area Technical College offers a host of free adult learning opportunities.
YWCA Southeast Wisconsin offers both GED and HSED programs.
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