Celebrating International Literacy Day

The United Nations has celebrated International Literacy Day since 1967. For over 50 years, the global community has come together to recognize the importance of literacy “as a matter of dignity and human rights.” This year’s celebration focuses specifically on transforming literacy learning spaces. 

“To ensure no one is left behind, we need to enrich and transform the existing learning spaces through an integrated approach and enable literacy learning in the perspective of lifelong learning,” says the United Nations. 

At Center for Creative Education, we recognize the importance of literacy. Did you know that in Palm Beach County, only 54% of third grade students are reading on or above grade level? In fourth grade, students begin to use reading to learn other subjects. This means that if a student is behind in reading at the start of fourth grade, they are at risk of falling further behind in other subjects. 

We created The Foundations School with the goal of improving literacy in students from underserved communities. At the start of our first year, only 33% of our third grade students were reading on or above grade level. By the end of the year, that number improved to 67%. Additionally, 90% of our students across all grades increased their reading proficiency. 

The Foundations School achieves these results because of small class sizes and one-on-one attention in the classroom. Regular testing allows teachers and staff to know where students are. And integrating the arts into academic lessons gives students a unique approach to the material, whether it’s reading, math, science, or social studies. 

Center for Creative Education is proud to celebrate International Literacy Day and, as the United Nations says, “recognize the importance of literacy learning spaces to build resilience and ensure quality, equitable, and inclusive education for all.” 

You can learn more about CCE’s unique approach to teaching and learning here. You can learn more about the start of our second school year here.