- What is known about reading, and when
Nov. 9, 2015
There has been much talk about reading by third grade, and about reading readiness.
What members of the Swann board, meeting Oct. 8, wanted to know was: What does ...
- About struggling readers: The adults are failing
July 8, 2015
A reading score in Level 1 ”denotes limited command of knowledge and skills.” Level 2 ”denotes partial command of knowledge and skills.” None of the students on Level ...
- New terminology, same reality
July 5, 2015
Above is the latest revision of an old chart. The message is always the same: Schools full of economically disadvantaged children record unacceptable levels of academic achievement. The ...
- Returning our eyes to the prize
Feb. 18, 2015
Last week’s school board meeting included an update on literacy efforts within CMS. The CMS chart below at right details the crisis: At most grade levels, fewer than ...
