9/18/2024

Ensuring Literacy Instruction Meets the Needs of Texas Learners

Widening opportunity gaps highlight the need for more equitable literacy instruction. To accelerate student learning, educators should use tools and practices that provide inclusive, differentiated instruction, ensuring every student has the opportunity to become a confident reader.

Insights:

1. Asset-Based Approach: Effective literacy instruction focuses on students' strengths rather than deficits. This approach has been shown to benefit students of color, students with disabilities (including dyslexia), those experiencing poverty, Emergent bilinguals, girls, and more.
2. Science of Reading: Grounded in decades of multidisciplinary research, the science of reading promotes equitable learning. The Council of Chief State School Officers emphasizes aligning curricula, assessments, and professional development with this approach to ensure all students receive the necessary resources and support.
3. Adaptive Blended Learning: Leveraging technology, Adaptive Blended Learning provides a personalized learning experience by meeting students where they are. This method offers real-time data and tailored recommendations, enabling teachers to differentiate instruction based on individual needs and help all students learn to read effectively.

By adopting an equitable literacy curriculum supported by technology, educators can achieve significant literacy gains, empowering all students to become confident readers and lifelong learners.

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