Reading News
Maryland schools test scores show minimal growth, state leaders not pleased
New Maryland test scores for English, math show little change across schools
Statewide test scores stagnate, but Baltimore students see gains
WYPR: Draft literacy policy sparks debate over holding back struggling Maryland third graders
ABC News: New report shows a rapid decline in reading scores in Maryland schools
5 Counties are Searching for Superintendents
Superintendent Searches are underway in Dorchester, Kent, Howard, Montgomery and Somerset Counties! These are the most important decisions the school board members, who YOU ELECT, will make. Maryland READS drafted a letter to send to each school board encouraging them to focus on important leadership qualities that research shows are critical to improving reading outcomes…
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Maryland Board of Education Makes it Official, Appointing Dr. Carey Wright as Permanent Superintendent of Schools
The Maryland State Board of Education announced yesterday the formal appointment of Dr. Carey Wright as the new Maryland Superintendent of Schools. Join us in celebrating the commitment that our former board president is making to the children of our state. Dr. Wright came home to Maryland to retire and spend time with her family,…
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Dr. Wright’s Presentation to the Maryland State Board of Education
BALTIMORE (January 23, 2024) The Maryland State Board of Education called for the statewide adoption and implementation of literacy instruction based on the Science of Reading starting with the 2024-25 academic year. Under the State Board resolution (24-01), Dr. Carey Wright, Interim State Superintendent of Schools, will present the board with a comprehensive literacy policy aligned…
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Reading Reality in America’s Classrooms with Baltimore Superintendent Sonja Santelises
LaTonya Goffney is superintendent of the Aldine Independent School District in Houston, Texas. Sonja Santelises is CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools. Iranetta Wright is superintendent of Cincinnati Public Schools. All three are members of Chiefs for Change, a nonprofit bipartisan network of school superintendents and state education leaders. America is finally acknowledging a harsh truth:…
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Starting the Conversation: Questions School Boards Can Ask Their District Leadership About Reading
The document emphasizes the importance of aligning reading instruction with the Science of Reading (SOR) and outlines essential elements for effective implementation: Teacher training in SOR-aligned instructional practices. Support for teachers in implementing learned practices. Provision of high-quality instructional materials aligned with evidence-based practices. Lessons from Mississippi underscore the need for hands-on support and aligned…
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