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At 95 Percent Group, our pursuit of literacy extends far beyond the classroom. We’re committed to sharing research, resources, and expertise as we advance the science of reading and empower educators everywhere.
Wisdom from the field: Lessons learned through school partnerships
Twenty years ago, 95 Percent Group was founded on a simple but profound idea that remains our guiding principle today: with the right instruction from skilled teachers, 95 percent or more of children could learn to read.
We have to make sure that we’re giving all students what they need. Students cannot be successful in life, or in school, unless they can read.
Mike Looney, EdD Superintendent, Fulton County Schools, Georgia
As educators, our knowledge is our power. In sharing all that we know with one another, we can focus our impact on what matters most — unlocking the power of literacy for every child.
Laura Stewart
A guide to science of reading implementation for school leaders
A post from our “Literacy learning: Science of reading series,” which provides educators with the knowledge and best practices needed to sharpen their skills and bring effective science of reading-informed strategies to the classroom.
It’s not just about buying a program; leaders have to follow through with how to ensure the program is being used well in order to get the best outcomes for students.
Cassandra Novack Literacy Expert and Regional Consultant Manager, 95 Percent Group
Early literacy: What it is, why it matters, and how to support it
A post from our Literacy Learning: Science of reading blog series written by teachers, for teachers, this series provides educators with the knowledge and best practices needed to sharpen their skills and bring effective science of reading-informed strategies to the classroom.
It’s clear today that language development in the first three years of life lays the foundation for literacy acquisition. This foundation continues to be built upon or not, to be fostered and nourished or not, until a child arrives at school for the first time. And this is where we really see the differences.
Kayla Hindman Literacy Consultant, 95 Percent Group
Spotlight Michigan: A literacy ecosystem for sustainable reading growth
The growth has kept the fire going with us. We can see that there is progress. We can see that our teachers are striving to help our students achieve more. And one of the things they kept asking for was resources.
Heather Guerra Director of instruction L-8, Lansing School District, MI
Orthographic mapping: The key to building strong readers
A post from our Literacy Learning: Science of reading blog series written by teachers, for teachers, this series provides educators with the knowledge and best practices needed to sharpen their skills and bring effective science of reading-informed strategies to the classroom.
Word recognition is essentially having words stored permanently in your long-term memory—it’s your ability to read words efficiently, accurately, and effectively. That’s the ultimate goal we have for all of our students.
Dian Prestwich Literacy expert and professional learning consultant, 95 Percent Group
Inside a successful district literacy overhaul: grants, teams, and long-term planning
A post from our Literacy Learning: Science of reading blog series written by teachers, for teachers, this series provides educators with the knowledge and best practices needed to sharpen their skills and bring effective science of reading-informed strategies to the classroom.
When you are singular in mind with everyone, and you’ve committed to the work together, it allows you to stay focused and not distracted by shiny things. We have always found the money, either through local, federal, or state opportunities that we could take advantage of. Having all of your groundwork articulated and clearly available to people is key. Then, when it comes time for that grant application, you’re not trying to write everything. Because you’ve already worked on it for such a long time, it writes itself.
Jim Monti Former Director of Educational Reform, Compliance & Technology at West Warwick Public Schools
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