NYC expands reading and math programs to support 500,000 students by 2025-26
NEW YORK (PIX11) — New York City is making a big move to help more students succeed in school.
The city is expanding its reading and math programs, NYC Reads and NYC Solves, so that by the 2025-2026 school year, nearly 500,000 kids will get extra support in building strong reading and math skills.
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Mayor Eric Adams and Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos announced that 186 more schools across 14 districts will use these research-backed lessons and teaching methods. For the first time, NYC Reads will be available in middle schools, giving sixth to eighth graders the same strong start in reading that younger students already get.
'These programs are huge for what we're doing, for countless children experiencing learning disabilities and dyslexia,' said Mayor Adams. He also explained that the city is now doing more dyslexia screenings to help students early.
NYC Reads began in 2023 and was first used in elementary and early childhood classrooms to close big gaps in reading, especially for Black and Latino students and those who have faced learning disruptions. The program helps students learn to read by teaching them how to sound out words and understand what they read, while NYC Solves teaches math through real-world problems and gives teachers clear, consistent lessons.
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Chancellor Aviles-Ramos said, 'Today marks a recommitment and an expansion of this work. Bringing New York City Reads to more middle schools and more districts, including launching New York City Reads in grades six to eight for the first time.' She added, 'New York City Reads is extremely important because it's giving our children a foundation with the tools of support that teachers need to make this happen every single day.'
The expansion will happen over the next few years, with all middle schools using these programs by the 2027-2028 school year. Early results show that students and teachers are already seeing improvements, and the city hopes this move will help every student get the skills they need for a bright future.
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