Amplify Education
09 September 2020
Join Dr. LaTonya Goffney, Superintendent of Schools for Aldine Independent School District in Texas, as she recounts her two-year journey with her team of district educators to adopt a new early literacy curriculum. Hear how they successfully challenged the traditional adoption process, studied the science of teaching reading, analyzed student data and experiences, and developed a district-wide set of beliefs and expectations. Show notes: The Knowledge Gap: The hidden cause of America's broken education system--and how to fix it by Natalie Wexler Want to discuss the episode? Join our Facebook group Science of Reading: The Community. Quotes: “If you can read, you can go anywhere. Reading is a gateway to opportunity.” “As leaders, we have to be prepared to challenge the notion of low expectations." Episode timestamps* 01:00: Introduction: Who is LaTonya Goffney 04:00: Challenges in Literacy and Initial Steps 06:00: Developing a New Literacy Framework 13:00: Implementing the New Curriculum 23:00: Overcoming Obstacles and Building Commitment 35:00: Looking Ahead: Future Steps and Advice 42:00: Conclusion and Final Thoughts *Timestamps are approximate, rounded to nearest minute
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