Rhode Island Senator Jack Reed says he wants to make it easier for kids to learn to read. So he has filed the Right To Read Act which hopes to level the playing field when it comes to school libraries.
“Literacy is the foundation of learning. The Right to Read Act makes sure that every student across America has access to the opportunities literacy provides through high-quality, appropriately staffed school libraries and diverse and inclusive books in schools and at home,” said Senator Reed. “By improving and expanding school libraries and recruiting and retaining professional school librarians, we can make big literacy gains nationwide and help more kids develop the skills needed to become proficient, enthusiastic readers.”
The Senator says nationwide there are more than 2 and a half million kids who have no ability to use a school library.
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