Early Literacy is the gateway to lifetime success!
Everyone Has the Right to Read!
Why is early literacy so critical?
70% of prison inmates cannot read above a 4th grade level.
How does your district compare?
See where your District stands with student reading achievement.
Where does your district rank? Over 58% of all CA third graders are below grade level in reading.
How do your schools perform? "Red dots" mean schools with serious reading deficiencies.
What Can You Do About It?
Here are some fundamental steps you can take to move the needle on Early Literacy.
Educate Your Team on Early Literacy
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Emily Hanford's blockbuster reports on reading instruction for American Public Media
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EdSource's year-long series on California's Reading Dilemma
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Education Week's 2019 series on Getting Reading Right
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NY Times coverage of the "Mississippi Reading Miracle:" In Mississippi, a Broad Effort to Improve Literacy Is Yielding Results
Board Review of Reading Program & Results
Examples:
Board Resolution & Goals for Student Achievement
Boards set the district's priorities. Make early literacy your top priority and set goals for the Superintendent and team to achieve.
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Model early literacy board resolution and goals
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Check out these literacy plan examples:
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Bonita Unified 90% Reading Goal