
Differences in implementation conditions by school socioeconomic status. Credit: Annals of Dyslexia (2025). DOI: 10.1007/s11881-025-00342-1 In most states, schools are required to screen students as they enter kindergarten—a process that is meant to identify students who may need extra help learning to read. However, a new study by MIT researchers suggests that these screenings may not be working as intended in all schools. The researchers' survey of about