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Early literacy

It takes a village

New York
October 7, 2019

To boost literacy, this Queens school is training support staff to teach reading

Deploying paraprofessionals to help teach reading is a core element of the school’s strategy to boost literacy.

listening tour 2019

Tennessee
October 2, 2019

Here’s what Memphis parents told us they want to know about early childhood and literacy – and why we want to hear from more of you

When more than 50 Memphians gathered to talk about early childhood and literacy with us, we heard a lot of concerns and hopes for Memphis’ littlest learners.

State results

Colorado
August 15, 2019

Most Colorado students not proficient in reading and math — but there’s some good news

Colorado test results released Thursday paint a student performance picture that is substantially similar to past years, but there are promising signs in literacy.

Q&A

Tennessee
July 19, 2019

Memphis schools chief looking for new ideas because ‘what we’ve been doing hasn’t been working’

Chalkbeat sat down with Superintendent Joris Ray this week to discuss an initiative on black boys and how he hopes to get more students reading on grade level.

How I Lead

Tennessee
July 15, 2019

Why one Memphis principal reads bedtime stories to students via Facebook Live

Archie Moss’ weekly bedtime stories attracted global media attention as Memphis leaders search for ways to incorporate literacy into more aspects of student life.

extra academics

Colorado
June 27, 2019

Inside Denver’s attempt to slow ‘summer slide’ for English language learners and struggling readers

Denver Public Schools' "summer academy" serves English language learners and students struggling with reading — with free activities for siblings, too.

backtrack

Tennessee
June 20, 2019

Memphis district drops plan to staff school with teacher trainees amid community backlash

Winchester Elementary School will instead enter the Memphis district’s Innovation Zone, a seven-year-old turnaround program that is seen as widely successful.
Detroit
December 13, 2018

Rise & Shine: Bill requiring letter grades for schools advances

Rise & Shine is Chalkbeat’s morning digest of education news. Subscribe to have it delivered to your…

new teacher training

Tennessee
August 7, 2018

Memphis school would focus on training elementary teachers to boost early literacy

Memphis Teacher Residency would be responsible for staffing the classrooms, but Shelby County Schools would retain administrative control over the school.

Developing Dads

Detroit
April 23, 2018

From reading to breastfeeding, Detroit dads learn how to engage with their pre-K children

Although he grew up without a father or male role model, Dwayne Walker is the kind of dad who goes on his 5-year-old…

measuring up

Colorado
February 16, 2018

After criticism, Denver will change the way it rates elementary schools

The changes will lessen the impact of early literacy test scores on a school’s overall rating.

in response

Colorado
December 22, 2017

Concerns about reading scores and school ratings prompt Denver district to send letters to families

Early elementary school students in Denver will get individual reading progress reports.

measuring up

Colorado
Updated December 15, 2017

Civil rights and community groups: Adjust inflated Denver elementary school ratings

“Parents rely on the accuracy of the district’s school rating system, and providing anything short of that is simply unacceptable."

Early literacy

Colorado
August 28, 2017

Upward trend: More of Denver’s youngest students are reading at grade-level

Superintendent Tom Boasberg attributed the progress to a $3.8 million investment last year in early literacy.

Q&A

Colorado
February 1, 2017

Denver’s citywide effort to help poor children read better — explained

Lisa Roy recently became Denver Public Schools’ executive director of early education. We sat down with her to talk about a new effort called the Birth to Eight Roadmap.
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