Wauwatosa School Board reviews school growth plans; principals report gains, pilots and equity concerns District principals presented updates on two‑year school growth plans on March 5, highlighting personalized learning pilots, restorative practices and mixed results on disproportionality; board members pressed for subgroup data and tracking plans before adjourning.

Wauwatosa School Board's latest meeting revealed impressive gains in student performance and a commitment to equity, but challenges remain in addressing disproportionality among students.

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Committee hears $100M tutoring, expanded GSRP and literacy investments in governor's proposal Presenters outlined proposed literacy and early-learning investments in the FY27 executive recommendation, including $100 million for high-impact tutoring, expanded Great Start Readiness Program slots, literacy coaches, and a proposed public dashboard to track literacy outcomes.

Michigan's proposed budget for FY27 includes a groundbreaking $100 million investment in high-impact tutoring and expanded early learning programs aimed at boosting literacy for our youngest learners.

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State outlines Alaska Reads Act early-learning pathways, standards and participation data Department presenters summarized the Alaska Reads Act’s early education program standards, grant pathways and the 0.5 ADM formula; 58% of districts participate in one of three pathways and 1,711 students statewide are in state-supported preschools, with the department seeking better disaggregated data.

Alaska is transforming early education with new standards and pathways that are already impacting thousands of preschoolers across the state!

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District outlines CSIP goals and literacy plan as state shifts assessment model District leaders presented a CSIP Lead 3 evaluation focused on behavior interventions, curriculum alignment and a draft literacy plan; staff said Galileo will end its platform and the district task force is vetting replacement benchmark assessments while DESE moves toward "testlet" assessments.

District administrators are tackling behavior intervention disparities and responding to major curriculum shifts as they unveil a comprehensive plan for student success!

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Board approves K–6 literacy program and routine financial items; votes at a glance The South Madison board approved a K–6 literacy contract (version 2), accepted accounts-payable vouchers, cancelled outstanding checks, declared surplus instructional materials and approved minutes and consent items; all motions were moved, seconded and passed by roll call.

The South Madison School Board just approved a new K–6 literacy program and essential financial measures, setting the stage for enhanced education this spring!

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Local nonprofits and volunteers present programs that feed, teach and mentor Erie students At the Feb. 11 board meeting, community partners — Hooked on Books for Kids, the Jefferson Educational Society, LEAF, Anansi Collaborations and the Bluecoats — described literacy, civic, environmental and mentoring programs that partner with Erie Public Schools and offered free or low‑cost student services and classroom supports.

Local nonprofits are stepping up to empower Erie students with vital resources, from books to environmental education and arts programs, showcasing the power of community collaboration.

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Staff recommends postponing K–5 social studies adoption up to two years to align with literacy rollout District curriculum staff proposed delaying K–5 social studies adoption for up to two years (allowed by ODE) to synchronize social studies and language arts adoption in fall 2028, arguing the integrated approach supports reading comprehension, benefits English learners/dual‑language programs, and could reduce materials and professional development costs.

District leaders are pushing to delay the K–5 social studies adoption for two years, aiming for a more integrated approach that could enhance literacy and save costs—find out how this decision could impact Oregon's classrooms!

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Agency of Education seeks $700,000 reappropriation to expand literacy coaching under Act 139 The Agency of Education asked the Senate Appropriations Committee to revert and reappropriate $700,000 in general funds—previously federal ARPA/SFRF and modified by administrative action—to scale the Read Vermont Literacy Institute and statewide screeners required by Act 139.

The Agency of Education is pushing for a crucial $700,000 reappropriation to enhance literacy coaching and ensure every student in Vermont gets the support they need!

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Superintendents tell Alaska education committee CLSD grant works but implementation is inconsistent Two Alaska superintendents praised the federal Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) grant’s birth‑to‑grade‑12 focus and professional development supports but told the House Education Committee that compressed timelines, eligibility metrics, vendor approvals, and GMS fiscal mechanics created implementation, equity, and cash‑flow problems for some districts.

Alaska school superintendents reveal that while the federal CLSD grant shows promise in boosting literacy, serious implementation hurdles are leaving some districts behind.

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Committee hears bills to restore cursive instruction in elementary schools Lawmakers and witnesses debated HB 1876 and HB 2115, proposals to require cursive instruction and a teacher-constructed competency test by fifth grade; questions focused on implementation timelines, assessment design, teacher preparation and costs.

Missouri lawmakers are debating a return to cursive writing in schools, emphasizing its importance for literacy and historical access—could this be the revival of a lost art?

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State Board hears early gains from CLSD literacy investments; NDE urges caution, wider rollout of supports NDE staff told the State Board of Education that early implementation of the Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) grant is yielding promising classroom‑level indicators — not final student outcomes — and outlined plans to expand educator supports statewide.

Early signs from Nebraska's Comprehensive Literacy State Development grant show impressive gains in teacher practices and student readiness, but experts warn to temper expectations.

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Beloit board hears $2.5 million Hendricks Foundation literacy offer, raises sustainability concerns Interim Superintendent Dr. Anderson outlined a Hendricks Family Foundation proposal to provide $2.5 million to fund about 60 Open Literacy slots paired with Skyrocket professional development; board members pressed for answers on the unanimous-approval requirement, long-term costs and how the program would fit district systems.

The Beloit School Board is facing tough questions about a $2.5 million literacy proposal that could reshape education for local students—will they accept the challenge?

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Oak Grove highlights Title I primary reading program and waiting list Primary staff described a small-group Title I reading program serving first- and second-graders in eight daily groups of six for 35 minutes; last year’s progress-monitoring data showed large gains and staff said about 10–12 students remain on a waiting list.

Oak Grove's Title I reading program is making waves with impressive gains for young learners, but a waiting list of eager students highlights the growing demand!

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Richland 1 outlines early-reading and intervention pilots as part of report-card strategy At the Dec. 16 work session, district staff announced a second-semester Pre-K Kickstart reading rollout, expansion of Brain Boosters for GT identification, a RISE intensive summer-read intervention pilot in six schools, and Palmetto Math Project participation at select schools.

Richland 1 is set to launch an innovative Kickstart reading program for pre-kindergarteners this spring, aiming to build a stronger literacy foundation alongside exciting new initiatives for gifted identification and summer intervention.

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Santa Fe ISD plans one-way dual-language pre-K program beginning next year District staff presented a plan to start a one-way dual-language pre-K at Willam Elementary in 2026 (teacher: Cindy Cortez), expand the program year-by-year, and hold parent informational meetings; staff cited consultant support and strong parent-survey backing.

Santa Fe ISD is launching an exciting one-way dual-language pre-K program next year, aiming to enhance math and literacy while building a pipeline of bilingual teachers!

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Nebraska Leads Literacy: state rolls out leadership cohort to align CLSD grant and statewide training NDE officials described Nebraska Leads Literacy, a multiyear initiative that layers leadership development onto statutory teacher training and CLSD grant-funded subgrants; 44 districts currently receive CLSD funding and the department plans cohort launches and web resources to scale supports.

Nebraska is taking a bold step in education with the launch of "Nebraska Leads Literacy," an initiative that combines leadership training with existing literacy programs to empower all 23,000 teachers statewide!

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Iowa Department of Education touts teacher honors, literacy grants and unified allocation plan Director Snowman highlighted statewide awards (Iowa Teacher of the Year, Blue Ribbon Schools), a multi-year federal CLSD grant, standards revision timelines, and a proposed unified allocation plan to align multiple ESEA programs and expand LEA flexibility.

Iowa's education landscape is buzzing with excitement as Director Snowman announces the 2026 Teacher of the Year and groundbreaking federal grants to boost literacy and support military-connected students.

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Phelan Elementary tells Snowline board its SEAL and 'building thinking' approach is lifting student engagement Phelan Elementary principal and teachers told the Snowline Joint Unified board they are combining SEAL language instruction, Building Thinking Classrooms and a new literacy playbook to raise student engagement and accelerate learning, especially for English learners; staff said RTI scheduling has shrunk intervention group sizes.

Phelan Elementary is breaking barriers with innovative teaching strategies, showing remarkable progress in student engagement and literacy development.

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PGCPS committee advances draft pre-K–3 literacy policy, asks for reporting and gap analysis Prince George's County Public Schools’ Policy & Governance Committee recommended revising and advancing Policy 5-117, a pre-K–3 literacy policy aligned to Maryland State Department of Education guidance, after a district presentation and committee questions about training timelines, family notification and equity monitoring.

Prince George's County is taking a bold step towards enhancing early literacy with a new policy that prioritizes foundational skills and equitable support for all students!

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Braintree reports mixed MCAS outcomes, shifts toward science-of-reading and expanded interventions District curriculum leaders told the school committee that Braintree remains above state averages in several subjects but has persistent gaps for some subgroups. Officials proposed science-of-reading PD, curriculum pilots and additional middle-school intervention staffing; presenters also described an AI grading glitch that affected seven districtE

Braintree's latest assessment results reveal impressive gains in ELA and math, but persistent gaps remain, prompting bold new strategies to accelerate recovery and enhance early literacy.

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District buys AI tutoring tool, expands K–12 literacy training and curriculum adoption Elkhart’s director of professional learning outlined a year of training: a state grant-funded conference; LETRS literacy training focusing on language comprehension; K–8 Amplify and 9–12 CommonLit curricular alignment; and a state‑grant purchase of the AI tool Conmigo (about $62,000) for teacher and student supports.

Elkhart's schools are revolutionizing K–12 literacy with a state grant that funded an innovative AI tutoring tool and comprehensive teacher training.

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District briefed board on progress and supports for state‑identified schools, emphasizing Rollins Center literacy work District staff reviewed CSI/ATSI/TSI criteria and identified current schools on those lists, outlined district interventions (walk‑throughs, action plans, coaching, SWD coaches) and described a sustained Rollins Center partnership to implement the science of reading across elementary schools.

Georgia schools are taking bold steps to improve outcomes, with tailored supports and a focus on mastering the science of reading!

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Alabama Boys Foundation launches 20-student reading pilot; commission briefed The Alabama Boys Foundation told commissioners it has launched a reading-comprehension pilot for 20 students at participating Montgomery schools, provided packet materials and a plan for periodic updates, and said current funding covers the program through February with organizers seeking additional support for later months.

The Alabama Boys Foundation is stepping out on faith to launch a transformative reading pilot for 20 students, but will they secure the funding needed to keep this initiative alive?

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Snoqualmie Valley principals report reading, math gains and new preschool model; SEL work continues Principals from Cascade View, Fall City, North Bend and other elementary schools updated the Snoqualmie Valley School Board on school improvement plans, reporting gains in student-growth percentiles and targeted intervention work in math and ELA. The district’s new Early Learning Center (ELC) described a shift to age‑segregated, full‑day preschool,

Snoqualmie Valley elementary schools are celebrating impressive student growth in math and reading, thanks to targeted interventions and a revamped preschool model!

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Future Ready 5 tells Senate panel its early‑childhood checks and teacher training raised literacy benchmarks 65% A representative of Future Ready 5 told the Ohio Senate Education Committee that the nonprofit’s measurement‑driven model and teacher/parent training produced a 65% gain on literacy benchmarks among 750 children in Central Ohio; the group has secured a data‑sharing agreement to match those children’s kindergarten readiness assessment results with a

Future Ready 5's innovative approach has skyrocketed literacy benchmark scores by 65% among 750 children in Central Ohio, proving early investment in education pays off!

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District leaders outline CSIP goals, baseline data and a 15-point proficiency target by 2028 The district’s accountability and academics teams reviewed the new Continuous School Improvement Plan (CSIP) goals, evidence-based strategies and baseline assessment results, and set a 15-percentage-point increase target for student proficiency by 2028.

The Saint Louis Board of Education just unveiled an ambitious plan aiming for a 15% increase in student proficiency by 2028—are you ready to see how they plan to make it happen?

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MPS committee opens grades 9–12 English curriculum for textbook study, approves recommendation 5-0 The Milwaukee School District committee voted unanimously to open English language arts for grades 9–12 for textbook study for texts to be used in the 2026–27 school year under Policy 7.26; administration will return later with a full adoption for an HMH version and further details.

Milwaukee's School Directors have unanimously voted to modernize high school English curriculum, paving the way for fresh, high-quality texts by the 2026-27 school year!

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Board members raise concerns over how state allocated $19 million for summer reading camps and which assessments were used The department released school-level allocations for nearly $19 million in summer reading camp funding; several board members and district leaders asked for clearer explanation of which screeners and cut scores were used to calculate each allocation.

The State Department of Education's $19 million summer reading camp funding has sparked concerns over allocation methods and assessment discrepancies among Alabama districts.

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Statewide LETRS training expands in Alabama; trainers report high educator engagement State officials and LETRS trainers told the Alabama State Board of Education that nearly 9,928 educators have begun or completed LETRS courses statewide and that participating teachers report large gains on course post‑tests. Trainers described a mix of virtual sessions, weekend offerings and small-group consultations for high-need schools.

Nearly 10,000 educators in Alabama are transforming their teaching skills through LETRS training, achieving impressive gains and reshaping literacy education!

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Board hears status of K–3 core-reading vetting, textbooks and summer literacy programs Department staff told the board that a literacy task-force review narrowed approved K–3 core reading materials to two vendors that met a national vetting rubric; one otherwise-eligible program (Open Court) was not eligible for state textbook adoption because the vendor's materials were older than five years. Staff said districts may purchase vetted

Alabama's literacy task force has narrowed down K–3 reading materials to just two approved programs, but one popular option is out due to age restrictions—what does this mean for our schools?

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