The Commonwealth of Virginia (US) will have a committee devoted to improving literacy among its residents. How much do you think the committee will devote to a dispassionate examination of teaching literacy effectively? Cast your guess using the comments on this post.
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Virginia Board of Education President Mark E. Emblidge today announced the formation of a special committee on literacy to develop strategies to raise the level of literacy of children, adolescents, and adults in the Commonwealth. The committee includes Board members Isis Castro, who will serve as chair, and Dr. Thomas Brewster. Other Board members also will participate. The committee will consider ways to:
- Increase the number of students reading on grade level by the third grade;
- Sustain literacy and a love of reading among students as they move from the elementary-school environment to middle school and high school;
- Assist limited English proficient (LEP) students in obtaining an education; and
- Strengthen literacy programs and policies for adult learners.
Link to the full press release from the Virginia Department of Education.
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