Canada was nowhere to be found on the latest major international literacy study comparing the reading ability of nine and 10-year-olds in 57 states, covering 43 countries. Administering the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) assessment during the COVID pandemic in 2020-21 proved to be challenging for governments, students and teachers. Grade 4-5 students in […]

The Unranking of Canada in Reading: Why were Canada’s Students Unable to Keep Pace?     — Educhatter