Early Literacy Policy Director. Passionate literacy advocate. All tweets are my own.
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Passive promotion doesn't work. Neither does blanket retention. ExcelinEd's Sonya Yates joins state leaders at GLR Week next Tuesday to talk "smart promotion" for struggling readers. leo.gradelevelreading.net/ev…
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New Resource! Strengthening Teacher Preparedness: The Educator Preparation Program Literacy Policy Playbook
Explore ExcelinEd's comprehensive guide for State Educational Agencies (SEAs) and institutions of higher education to ensure that every new teacher entering the workforce is equipped with knowledge and skills grounded in the science of reading. excelined.org/2026/02/02/str…
What a joy to spend the past 2 days with this phenomenal group of state literacy leaders! @kymyona_burk @KBendheim @Sonyayates @ExcelinEd
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!
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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 ⤵️ npr.org/2025/05/20/125243599…
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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.
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Reunited☺️!! @_CaseyTaylor and Tenette Smith
Leading Literacy ❤️
#AIMSymposium2025
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“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 earlyliteracymatters.org are now live! @ExcelinEd
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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. postandcourier.com/opinion/c…
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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: chalkboardnews.com/opinion/a…
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📚 ✨ 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 ricochet.com/podcast/the-lea…
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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: literacy.lexialearning.com/a…
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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: spr.ly/6016v7F6I #AllForLiteracy
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Perspective | The importance of staying the course for literacy gains ednc.org/perspective-the-imp…
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NC educators continue to do amazing things in early literacy!!! #NCReadLeadSucceed
In a report shared today at the @edstateboard_nc meeting, K-3 students continue to make strides in literacy skills, narrowing the racial achievement gap. More - dpi.nc.gov/news/press-releas….
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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!
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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!
Join @readingby3rd 10/29 to discuss the “Honesty Gap” w/ shifting state standards post-pandemic + the impact on learning loss recovery w/insights from national leaders + parent voices. Don’t miss this critical #LearningTuesdays conversation! REGISTER: ow.ly/MkVI50Q4MTP
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New Resource for parents and caregivers! Raising a Reader: ExcelinEd’s New Resource Library for Literacy Development
@_CaseyTaylor @Sonyayates
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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.
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Thanks to @klingensteinorg for their support of our upcoming convening to train trainers across the country on @ExcelinEd's Fundamentals of Literacy Coaching Modules. earlyliteracymaters.org
Congratulations to @ExcelinEd on receiving an Esther A. & Joseph Klingenstein Fund Early Literacy Program grant to implement its Early Literacy Coaching Modules, which will promote effective literacy coaching through its Train the Trainer convening. excelined.org/