COMPTON – Governor Gavin Newsom traveled to the city of Compton to announce a new statewide literacy program for California students.

The Golden State Literacy Plan, a step-by-step plan to boost literacy outcomes for California students. The plan builds on California’s recent progress in reading achievement while expanding investments to ensure every student has the support they need to learn to read and read to learn.

“Literacy is the pathway to success – all of California’s kids deserve to discover the joys and benefits of reading and the power to formulate and express their ideas. I’m proud to unveil the Golden State Plan for Literacy today to give teachers, schools, and students the power to read – and succeed,” said Newsom.

Newsom spoke of his personal challenges of being diagnosed

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