Science of Reading: The Podcast
Science of Reading: The Podcast will deliver the latest insights from researchers and practitioners in early reading. Via a conversational approach, each episode explores a timely topic related to the science of reading.
Science of Reading: The Podcast
S1-16. Leading a district adoption: Jared Myracle
Jared Myracle, Chief Academic Officer of the Jackson-Madison County School System in Tennessee, shares his district’s experience in adopting the science of reading and navigating the change management process. He stresses the importance of high-quality instructional materials and implementation fidelity.
Quotes:
“Don’t be satisfied with where you are. Where could you be if every student was guaranteed this type of education?”
“Imagine what your results could be if you did ensure that all students were able to experience systematic phonics instruction and opportunities to build background knowledge throughout their K-12 years.”
Resources:
The Hidden Mistake School Leaders Should Avoid This Year by Jared Myracle
The Urgency I Feel Around Instruction – and Why I Look to Curriculum by Jared Myracle
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