(Salem, OR) -- The Oregon Department of Education is launching a new program to improve literacy among middle and high school students across the state. The Adolescent Literacy Frameworks has the goal of enhancing reading and writing skills. It builds on the Early Literacy Success Initiative, offering guidance and best practices for research-based literacy instruction. The framework integrates strategies for advanced language and literacy skills, addressing the needs of students who may not yet read fluently or comprehend text at expected levels.