Indiana Joins States Mandating the Science of Reading in Classrooms
May 10, 2023
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This legislation tracker monitors which states have passed laws requiring schools to implement evidence-based reading instruction and the requirements of each state’s legislation.
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More is More in Advancing High-Quality Literacy Instruction
Momentum for improving reading instruction in the U.S. feels stronger than ever, on the heels of national awareness campaigns like Emily Hanford’s Sold a Story podcast and the LeVar Burton-produced “Right to Read” documentary. Educators have been a critical part of this movement, also documented by the Knowledge Matters school tours.
Early Literacy Policy Works…When We Work the Policy: Advice from Dr. Kymyona Burk
Can state policy truly help students learn to read?
The answer is yes – but it takes a lot of work from a lot of people to get there. This is the message I got from Dr. Kymyona Burk, Senior Policy Fellow at ExcelinEd and former state literacy director for Mississippi, when I recently sat down to talk to her about her efforts to launch the new Early Literacy Matters platform.
When Kids Can’t Read, States Have To Do Better
As I’ve stated before, local districts are where the heart of curriculum adoption and implementation takes place – but states can and should make it easier for districts to choose and use the best materials. These examples show just a few of the potential moves state leaders can make to turn good intentions into better reading results for kids.
Resources
Sold a Story
This podcast series by Emily Hanford investigates how ineffective reading instruction became so ingrained in our education system despite being proven wrong by cognitive scientists decades ago.
Essential Practices in Early Literacy
Guidance from Instruction Partners on the essential practices for building an effective early literacy system.
Curriculum Support Guide
Quality materials can be a game-changer, but – ask any educator – it takes more than a box of books to support teaching and learning. If you are involved in the selection, launch, or support of a curriculum for your school or school system, this website is for you.
EdTrust’s Literacy and Math Assignment Analysis Guides
Use these guides to determine whether classroom assignments align with college and career-ready standards.
Knowledge Matters Campaign
Explore vetted knowledge-building ELA curricula and learn how these programs can help students build knowledge in the fields of science, history, literature, and the arts while developing foundational reading skills.
Early Literacy Matters
A robust early literacy resource from ExcelinEd that outlines comprehensive policy solutions, defines partner roles from policymakers to families, and provides a detailed map of the literacy landscape in all 50 states.
A suite of resources from EdReports to help set schools, districts, teachers, and families on the right track towards prioritizing high-quality math materials.
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