EPISODE · Apr 17, 2026 · 34 MIN
The Science of Reading & The Future of Spartan Learning
from Spartan Strong: With the Mic On! · host School District of Superior
Why do we have "no school" days for students? In this episode, Superintendent Dr. Amy Starzecki pulls back the curtain on how Superior staff spends their professional development time. We discuss the district's transition to new elementary literacy and secondary math curricula and demystify the "Science of Reading"—clarifying that while it's gaining national attention through podcasts like Sold a Story, these evidence-based practices have long been a part of our Spartan foundation. You can find out more about the Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment department, or to reach out please visit their website, https://www.superior.k12.wi.us/district/curriculum__instruction_and_assessment.
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Why do we have "no school" days for students? In this episode, Superintendent Dr. Amy Starzecki pulls back the curtain on how Superior staff spends their professional development time. We discuss the district's transition to new elementary literacy and secondary math curricula and demystify the "Science of Reading"—clarifying that while it's gaining national attention through podcasts like Sold a Story, these evidence-based practices have long been a part of our Spartan foundation. You can find out more about the Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment department, or to reach out please visit their website, https://www.superior.k12.wi.us/district/curriculum__instruction_and_assessment.
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