IRA endorses "Education is a Civil Right" statement

 The International Reading Association has endorsed the declaration by the National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) that "Education is a Civil Right." The declaration insists that the United States establish a zero tolerance policy on illiteracy, dropping out, and failure.

"Research clearly reveals the extensive and growing inequities between white and black students in academic achievement, dropout rates, grade retention, suspensions, and special education placement," says NABSE. "Disparities continue into and throughout adulthood in the criminal justice system, unemployment, wage earnings, and life expectancy. NABSE contends that these inequities can be reduced and finally eliminated through quality education."

For further information, visit the NABSE website.