Children with low reading proficiency are more likely to drop out of high school, acquire low-paying jobs that limit access to health care, and have increased risks for numerous adverse health outcomes. 2022 NC SHIP, pg. 48
Dialogue from the 2022 NC SHIP Community Council Meeting and Symposia:
“In 2019, results on national and international exams showed stagnant or declining American performance in reading and widening gaps between high and low performers. The causes are multifaceted, but many experts point to a shortage of educators trained in phonics and phonemic awareness — the foundational skills of linking the sounds of spoken English to the letters that appear on the page. The pandemic has compounded those issues.” 2022 NC SHIP, pg. 49
NC Department of Public Instruction
DHHS, in partnership with a diverse set of stakeholders, developed a standardized set of SDOH screening questions to address and acquire data on the following:
https://www.ncdhhs.gov/about/department-initiatives/healthy-opportunities/screening-questions