Forward Literacy: Nearly half of Wisconsin’s first graders need additional help to read while DPI cheers district participation

This week, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) released the 2024–25 universal reading assessment results required by state law and the results show an immediate need for reforms. The screeners are meant to detect struggling readers early so they can get the extra support they need to bring their reading to grade level. According to the report, 42.6% of Wisconsi...