Fluency First

Fluency First is Committed to Ensuring that Every Child in America Obtains the Skills Needed for Reading and Mathematical Fluency By the End of 3rd Grade.

“People just blamed the kids…They didn’t think to look to themselves, you know, [and ask,] ‘Are we doing this right?”

The Right Honourable Sir Nick Gibb | England’s Former Minister of State for Schools

“Throughout my career, my guiding principle as an educator has been one, firm belief that all children can learn and succeed.”

Carey M. Wright, Ed.D. | Maryland State Superintendent of Schools | (Dr. Wright’s leadership resulted in the Mississippi Miracle)

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

Nelson Mandela

“Two-thirds of American children are not reading at a proficient level by the time they reach fourth grade.”

“Children who aren’t reading proficiently by third grade are four times more likely to drop out of high school.”

“60% of 4th graders score
below proficient in math.“

“Nearly one in eight US college freshmen can’t do middle school math.“