Education, Pediatrics / 22.05.2025
Nemours Children’s Health Reading Survey Underscores Urgent Need for Literacy Support
MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
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Allison Gertel-Rosenberg[/caption]
Allison Gertel-Rosenberg, M.S., VP
Chief Policy and Prevention Officer
Nemours Children's Health
MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study?
Response: This national online survey was conducted by Nemours Children’s Health to better understand the challenges educators face in supporting early literacy development among young learners. Nemours Children’s gathered insights from more than 300 certified K-3 teachers in the U.S.
The findings reveal an urgent need for stronger support for early literacy. The survey shows that K-3 teachers are acutely aware of the challenges related to child literacy and believe they need more effective resources and support to help struggling students meet grade-level literacy skills.
Allison Gertel-Rosenberg[/caption]
Allison Gertel-Rosenberg, M.S., VP
Chief Policy and Prevention Officer
Nemours Children's Health
MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study?
Response: This national online survey was conducted by Nemours Children’s Health to better understand the challenges educators face in supporting early literacy development among young learners. Nemours Children’s gathered insights from more than 300 certified K-3 teachers in the U.S.
The findings reveal an urgent need for stronger support for early literacy. The survey shows that K-3 teachers are acutely aware of the challenges related to child literacy and believe they need more effective resources and support to help struggling students meet grade-level literacy skills.
