ETM Testifies on Early Literacy Legislation: Improvement Starts with Good Policy Earlier today, The Education Trust-Midwest gave testimony on House Bill 4822, legislation aimed at improving literacy proficiency. Students who are unable to read proficiently by third grade are much more likely to drop out of school, not have access to stable employment, and even end up incarcerated. In Michigan, … Continue reading Testimony on Early Literacy Bill: Improvement Starts with Good Policy