Episode 15: Literacy and Act 20

“To us, teaching reading and writing is one of the most powerful and urgent ways we can ensure that every student is able to pursue their dreams, their aspirations, and their goals.”Act 20 requires all Wisconsin public schools and private institutions to instruct 4K to third-grade students in science-aligned literacy, and all public schools to assess reading levels to achieve proficiency in reading before fourth grade. 🎙️Learn more about the supports in place in the Wauwatosa School District for both students and educators in this episode of Talking Tosa with guests Elementary Literacy Coordinator Brenda Jones and Director of Curriculum Jessica Ebert.--“We connect, as humans, to what we already know, so it’s really important that our literacy instruction is grounded in these funds of knowledge.”Brenda Jones, Elementary Literacy Coordinator