Literacy in the 1990s

In the 1990s, literacy education focused on developing fundamental reading and writing skills through structured programs. Emphasis was placed on phonics, vocabulary development, and comprehension strategies, aiming to raise literacy rates and support student achievement based on measurable benchmarks.

Programs like “Reading Recovery” provided targeted interventions for struggling readers, leading to improved literacy skills and higher test scores among participants.

As technology began influencing daily life, the concept of literacy expanded, leading to new challenges and opportunities in education during the 2000s.