"In recent years, researchers in neuroscience have illuminated how the brain best learns to read, and many teachers have embraced this approach and modified their practices accordingly. However, while it's important to employ scientifically sound strategies, teachers must bear in mind the various social and economic factors that impact reading ability, predominantly for students of color and those otherwise marginalized. Closing achievement gaps in reading by fourth grade is critical for students' long-term reading development. Who Says I Can't? A Four-Year Plan to Erase the Reading Gap and Achieve Proficiency by Fourth Grade by James A. Bellanca and Gwendolyn Battle Lavert explains how to close the third-grade reading gap for students of all backgrounds by supplying teachers with the research, strategies, and structure they need to assess research, revise current practices, and effectively teach students to read in their formative years, regardless of ethnic, racial, or socioeconomic factors"--