This fact sheet describes findings from the Saskatoon Understanding the Early Years study (2000-07) on early literacy levels of young children in Saskatoon, and interventions the school system has developed to deal with literacy issues that the study identified. It is part of a series of four fact sheets.
The Saskatoon Understanding the Early Years study examined how families and communities support their young children. It was part of a national initiative funded by Human Resources and Social Development Canada. It was part of a national initiative funded by Human Resources and Social Development Canada. It was co-led by Sue Delanoy of Communities for Children, and Nazeem Muhajarine of the Saskatchewan Population Health and Evaluation Research Unit, University of Saskatchewan.
