Literacy Matters Tennessee

10/08/2023

In this recent Curriculum Matters webinar, Jonathan Criswell, director of Milan Special School District, explains how they achieved unbelievable growth, both instantly and consistently over a three year implementation period.

10/02/2023

Elizabeth City Schools Director of Schools John VanHuss in this recent Curriculum Matters webinar made a strong care for .

“There are some 30 year veterans saying, “I have a renewed energy. I was about ready to retire. I changed my mind.”

09/26/2023

Jonathan Criswell, director of Milan Special School District, in this recent Curriculum Matters webinar offers expert advice for improving reading outcomes:

"When you're implementing a knowledge-based curriculum, it's a process."

09/25/2023

In this recent webinar, Jonathan Criswell, Director of Milan Special School District, made a strong case for how districts will see results with very quickly!

“It was just year one we could see the difference.”

09/23/2023

In the recent Curriculum Matters webinar, Richard VanHuss made a strong case for .

“I’ve not been in a classroom yet that it’s not been 100% participation by the students engaged in the learning.”

09/22/2023

Jonathan Criswell, director of Milan Special School District quotes a veteran kindergarten teacher's response to training in this Curriculum Matters webinar:

"This is the missing piece we have been looking for!"

09/20/2023

Jonathan Criswell, Director of Milan SSD in this Curriculum Matters webinar championed the success of :

“If you are on here and you are looking for an immediate win. That’s it. Those 2 weeks of training were the best thing that I’ve ever been a part of as an administrator in 20 years.”

09/19/2023

"This year, Tennessee announced historic gains, including the largest single-year increase in third graders meeting or exceeding expectations in English & the largest percentage scoring in the top performance category in over 10 years."

Theoretical training and strong materials aren't enough. States and districts must give educators the time, support and resources to get it right.

08/29/2023

“Building the will to do more starts with putting a spotlight on how much is already being done in states like Tennessee that can be replicated everywhere when we believe in better.”

“Historically a leader on education reform, since the start of the pandemic Tennessee has shifted into overdrive in its push to put students first” https://t.co/kHfxqwTtdB

08/19/2023

Teachers at Willow Brook Elementary PTO in Oak Ridge Schools shared their students’ incredible reading and writing skills during learning walks from their Instructional Learning Team!

We are jealous of those that got to see the great literacy and learning happening in these classrooms!

“Better Lesson Learning Walks with some members of our Instructional Leadership Team today! So many awesome things taking place! ”

08/18/2023

Tennessee overhauled how it taught reading, and we see signs it's working!


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