A lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court is demanding the Department of Education fix it's "literacy crisis.""When it comes to literacy and the delivery of basic education, California is dragging down the nation," said Public Counsel lawyer Mark Rosenbaum.
Of the 26 lowest-performing districts in the nation, 11 are in California. Texas, by contrast, has only one district among the 26.
The lawsuit specifially cites La Salle Avenue Elementary and Children of Promise Preparatory Academy in LA; and Van Buren Elementary in Stockton. Where 96% of students cannot read or do basic math.
The extra fun part? California teachers are striking for higher pay this week!
