Casey Sullivan Taylor

Early Literacy Policy Director. Passionate literacy advocate. All tweets are my own.

[Kymyona Burk, Ed.D. @kymyona_burk]

New Resource! Strengthening Teacher Preparedness: The Educator Preparation Program Literacy Policy Playbook

[Casey Sullivan Taylor @_CaseyTaylor]

What a joy to spend the past 2 days with this phenomenal group of state literacy leaders! @kymyona_burk @KBendheim @Sonyayates @ExcelinEd

[Kymyona Burk, Ed.D. @kymyona_burk]

What a fantastic 2 days of learning from and with @ExcelinEd’s Early Literacy Network! State literacy leaders from 21 states & D.C. talked implementation efforts, oral language, organizational leadership, EPPs, coaching, dyslexia, & other topics. Thanks for joining us!

[ExcelinEd @ExcelinEd]

Senior Policy Fellow Kymyona Burk joined @NPR’s @1a podcast to discuss how #Mississippi & #Louisiana boosted literacy scores in just a few years—and what other states can learn from their success. Listen now ⤵️ https://t.co/le0gbPcv8r

[Casey Sullivan Taylor @_CaseyTaylor]

@ARhyne Thank you for your many years of service! You continue to make a difference in so many lives and leave a lasting legacy! Enjoy the next chapter!

[ExcelinEd @ExcelinEd]

ExcelinEd in the field ➡️ @_CaseyTaylor and @AshleyDeMauro spoke at @AIMtoLearn’s 2025 Symposium roundtable yesterday! Casey covered early literacy policy implementation during her keynote, and Ashley discussed state advocacy trends on the Partners in Policy and Practice panel.

[Kristen Wynn @Literacy_Wynns]

Reunited☺️!! @_CaseyTaylor and Tenette Smith
Leading Literacy ❤️
#AIMSymposium2025

[Kymyona Burk, Ed.D. @kymyona_burk]

“States that have seen improvement …are working to achieve systemic change and to effectively implement strong policies that put students at the center. It will take time. Stay the course.” Updates to https://t.co/ParcgCe8N5 are now live! @ExcelinEd

https://t.co/PdTo1Gv8b9

[ExcelinEd @ExcelinEd]

States like #Alabama, #Indiana and #SouthCarolina are leading with evidence-based policies to boost #literacy! Check out Dr. @kymyona_burk’s article exploring the progress and next steps states can take to improve reading outcomes. https://t.co/VgjUZOPwc9

[ExcelinEd @ExcelinEd]

The latest NAEP scores are in, and the results are alarming, with both math and reading scores reaching new lows. Read Christy Hovanetz’s op-ed on what states can do to improve learning outcomes: https://t.co/Aq2ur7YaPp

[ExcelinEd @ExcelinEd]

📚 ✨ Interested in learning more about successful early literacy policies that create strong readers? Then be sure to check out The Learning Curve podcast’s recent episode featuring our very own Dr. @kymyona_burk! #earlyliteracy @Ricochet https://t.co/u0lkHE1XTB

[ExcelinEd @ExcelinEd]

ExcelinEd policy director for early literacy @_CaseyTaylor joined Dr. @LizCBrooke on the All For Literacy podcast! Listen to their conversation discussing early literacy policy, professional development programs and classroom activities here: https://t.co/aYJATzUMTU

[Casey Sullivan Taylor @_CaseyTaylor]

@ReadingLeagueNC @ARhyne Truly enjoyed this presentation at TRL 2024! Keep up the great work advancing literacy in NC!

[Lexia @LexiaLearning]

Join @LizCBrooke and Casey Sullivan Taylor as they explore how #ScienceOfReading policies are improving classrooms. This episode discusses state legislation & strategies to tackle learning disruptions for student success! 🎧 Listen now: https://t.co/Pf1ZoerJRo #AllForLiteracy

[ExcelinEd @ExcelinEd]

On behalf of our team, thank you to all our speakers, panelists & attendees for making #EIE24 a great success!

[Amy Rhyne @ARhyne]

Perspective | The importance of staying the course for literacy gains https://t.co/PSZhD23vku

[Amy Rhyne @ARhyne]

NC educators continue to do amazing things in early literacy!!! #NCReadLeadSucceed

[ExcelinEd @ExcelinEd]

1 in 5 students in the U.S. has #dyslexia, and early interventions are critical for their long-term success!

Experts on our recent podcast episode share what policymakers can do to strengthen literacy among young struggling readers. Listen now!

https://t.co/BKLN7C5XMA

[ExcelinEd @ExcelinEd]

Senior Policy Fellow Christy Hovanetz was a panelist in this week's webinar from @readingby2rd. They discussed the “Honesty Gap” with shifting state standards post-pandemic and the impact on learning loss recovery!

[Kymyona Burk, Ed.D. @kymyona_burk]

New Resource for parents and caregivers! Raising a Reader: ExcelinEd’s New Resource Library for Literacy Development
@_CaseyTaylor @Sonyayates

https://t.co/x669S9tTvv

[ExcelinEd @ExcelinEd]

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month! Join Dr. @janhasbrouck and ExcelinEd's @Sonyayates for a meaningful discussion about ed policies that can help strengthen literacy among students with dyslexia on this week’s Policy Changes Lives’ episode.

https://t.co/BKLN7C5XMA