NYC is changing the way students read. Here’s what you should know.

The event title, “NYC is promising to overhaul literacy in NYC schools. What will it take?” appears in white text against a purple background. Next to the text is an image of a student reading. — Big literacy changes are coming to New York public schools. Join Chalkbeat’s event to learn what’s different and why. (Photo: Alex Zimmerman / Chalkbeat.  Graphic: Lauren Bryant / Chalkbeat.)

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Event: NYC is promising to revamp how students learn to read. What will it take?

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