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Maryland READS hosted our board members and Expert Advisory delegation members at the Eyes on Reading event at Planet Word!   Missed the event or want to rewatch the discussion? Check out the video recording here: https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetWordDC   Thank you to everyone who attended and connected with us. Your support helps us empower communities through…

Maryland READS hosted a powerful conversation yesterday: Turning Words into Action. At the forefront of the conversation was navigating the implementation of Maryland’s PreK-3 literacy plan and the important role of creating thriving reading ecosystems to empower communities to support families and students in developing reading skills. We were pleased to welcome State Superintendent Dr.…

By Esther Quintero and Kayla Reist View Article on the Shanker Institute WebsiteDownload and Print this Article The Shanker Institute and Maryland READS recently facilitated a conversation between state and local education leaders in Maryland and literacy expert Dr. Maryanne Wolf to explore the impact of digital technology on students’ reading development. As Maryland joins other states in implementing policy reforms…

Download the PDF statement HERE Maryland READS applauds the Maryland State Board of Education, Dr. Wright, and her team for taking swift and decisive action to address the reading crisis in Maryland, AND for being responsive to feedback on the draft literacy policy, as demonstrated by the thoughtful revisions across its four versions. While the…

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Download the PDF press release HERE Growing Body of Research Highlights Technology’s Negative Impact on Students’ Ability to Read and Think Critically – Maryland READS Calls for State School Tech Policies to Address This Barrier to Help Address the Reading Crisis Baltimore, MD – Today, Maryland READS unveiled a new initiative aimed at aligning the…

On September 19th, we had the honor to host renowned reading expert, author, and UCLA Professor Maryanne Wolf for an engaging discussion. We learned how technology is interfering with students’ ability to become deep readers and why that matters in our efforts to address Maryland’s reading crisis. We were proud to partner with the Albert…

By Esther Quintero and Trish Brennan-Gac View Article on the Shanker Institute WebsiteDownload and Print this Article As Maryland’s state leaders join their peers across the country to push forward with policy reforms grounded in the science of reading, we asked ourselves: by focusing primarily on instruction, are we addressing the full scope of challenges…

We are  excited to share this op-ed published in Maryland Matters that challenges the recent focus on just one aspect of our state’s literacy policy. While the aspect of retention is important, it’s essential that we draw attention to the comprehensive, holistic approach that the policy embodies. From screenings and assessments to professional development and…

Download the PDF press release HERE PRESS RELEASE Statewide Effort Brings Together Education and Community Leaders County by County who are Committed to Building Thriving Reading Ecosystems to Ensure All Children Achieve Proficiency Baltimore, Maryland – Maryland READS announced the launch of the READ Strong Network, a statewide effort to ensure every child in the…