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Schools that beat the odds in reading have a lot in common: a focus on strong leadership, core instruction, foundational skills, and high expectations - all core to AZ Literacy Plan 2030. See @The74 on these Bright Spots: https://t.co/610ySEqGjk

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Sept. 29 is Chronic Absence Awareness Day in Arizona. About 1 in 4 students in grades 1-8 are chronically absent. It's an urgent challenge, but one we can solve together. Find evidence-based strategies: https://t.co/vkuqW4xbDx #ChronicAbsenceAwareness

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Chronic absence means missing about two days a month, for any reason, and it adds up fast. In the early grades, that's enough to put kids behind in reading. The good news: it's solvable. https://t.co/vkuqW4xbDx #ChronicAbsenceAwareness #AZLiteracy2030

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You can’t learn to read in a classroom you’re not in. A 1% increase in a school’s attendance rate was associated with a 1.5% increase in students passing AZ’s 3rd-grade reading assessment. That’s why reducing chronic absence is a priority of #AZLiteracyPlan2030

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Tomorrow, state leaders from across the country share challenges, trends, & what's working in literacy policy and practice. Read On Arizona's Terri Clark joins to bring Arizona's perspective, including #AZLiteracy2030.

Tues, Sept 22 | 12–1:30 p.m. AZ time
https://t.co/JTww2c5MNe

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Nearly every state passed a reading law, but in many places scores still haven’t moved. Policy sets the stage. What moves outcomes is coordinated, consistent implementation. That's the approach of #AZLiteracy2030.

See the analysis from @educationweek: https://t.co/KcdN6VsWIH

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"Why not our kids?" Camp Mohave Elem. went from a 37% 3rd-grade reading passing rate in 2019 to 50% in 2024 (vs. 39% statewide), at a school where 84% of students are economically disadvantaged. The drivers: strong family engagement & support for teachers https://t.co/G30lq2HeV9

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Stronger writing supports stronger reading - building vocabulary, comprehension, and foundational literacy skills. And it matters early. Via @hechingerreport learn about the shift toward evidence-based writing instruction in the early grades: https://t.co/V1MN6waVXp

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"That was a complete game changer. It has definitely changed my whole outlook on teaching reading." —Joy Bruner, 1st grade teacher, DeMiguel Elementary, Flagstaff, on training in the science of reading. https://t.co/EIZzRsRdmX

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At Village Meadows Elementary in Sierra Vista, 65% of third graders passed the state reading test in 2024 vs 39% statewide, at a school where 85% qualify for free or reduced lunch. The drivers: coaching, aligned instruction, and data. See the bright spot https://t.co/zdlYh6bp6l

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Missed our @readingby3rd #GLRWeek webinar? The recording is now up. National research meets Arizona action in "Aligning Evidence With Results." Hear experts from the Center on Early Learning Success + national and AZ leaders on what's working: https://t.co/jpZkvnKPrV

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@kymyona_burk Such an inspiring leader to us all! Looking forward to reading and sharing!!

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Strong readers start with well-supported teachers. Part of state law since 2021, AZ's K-5 Literacy Endorsement gives early-grade educators coaching & tools grounded in the science of reading — a scale-to-succeed strategy in #AZLiteracy2030

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Partners in Count On Arizona are celebrating early numeracy on Aug 8 (Infinity Day). Join a free virtual screening of Counted Out on the deep connection between early numeracy, early literacy, and student success.

Aug 8 | 1 p.m. AZ

RSVP: https://t.co/jy5hh5GfbN

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Across Arizona, Read On communities are collaborating to improve early literacy. From 20 years of tutoring in Tempe to educator literacy training in Flagstaff, here's what local action and statewide alignment look like.

Watch: https://t.co/o5CH8MABPy

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How does Arizona fund early childhood? The Arizona Early Childhood Fiscal Map makes it clear. Newly updated through 2025, it maps 100+ federal & state funding streams: https://t.co/f8czDG7s81

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Thanks to our panelists and their organizations: @BuffettECI, @SWHDaz, @ChildrensEquity, UCLA Center X, and Navajo County Schools, and the Center on Early Learning Success.

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National research meets Arizona action. Join us July 29 at 2 pm (AZ) for a @readingby3rd's GLR Week webinar connecting the new CELS early literacy research brief to Arizona Literacy Plan 2030. Register: https://t.co/90EgqMOVqp

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What does it take to move AZ from 36% to 72% of third graders reading proficiently by 2030? More partners doing what works & moving in the same direction. Watch our "Spring Into Action" convening for bright spots & progress across AZ https://t.co/Jx8YOLaR0D
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AZ's early childhood funding more than doubled in 4 years to $1.6 billion. That funding has since fallen & is expected to keep declining. Our Early Childhood Fiscal Map shows leaders where those dollars flow to see the full picture & invest strategically https://t.co/aTEE2FcJ33