Reading is a Civil Right, and every child deserves to learn to read
Right 2 Read NY is fighting to ensure that every student in New York State receives evidence-based literacy instruction — starting from the very beginning.
Right now, thousands of New York students are falling behind in reading; not because they can’t learn, but because they aren’t being taught the way the science says works.
The Right to Read Act (Assembly Bill A78 / Senate Bill S9747) would change that. It would require New York schools to use structured literacy instruction — the evidence-based approach proven to work for all students, and especially for the one in five who struggle with dyslexia and other reading differences.
You can help make this happen. Find your State Senator and Assembly Member and send them a message today.
What is Dyslexia?
According to the International Dyslexia Association…
“Dyslexia is a specific learning disability characterized by difficulties in word reading and/or spelling that involve accuracy, speed, or both and vary depending on the orthography.
These difficulties occur along a continuum of severity and persist even with instruction that is effective for the individual’s peers. The causes of dyslexia are complex and involve combinations of genetic, neurobiological, and environmental influences that interact throughout development. Underlying difficulties with phonological and morphological processing are common but not universal, and early oral language weaknesses often foreshadow literacy challenges.
Secondary consequences include reading comprehension problems and reduced reading and writing experience that can impede growth in language, knowledge, written expression, and overall academic achievement. Psychological well-being and employment opportunities also may be affected.
Although identification and targeted instruction are important at any age, language and literacy support before and during the early years of education is particularly effective.” – International Dyslexia Association
“You shouldn’t have to be lucky to learn to read.”
Assemblymember Robert C. Carroll
Together, we can make a difference
Reach out to your state representatives, and ask them to support this worthy cause for New York’s future!
