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Winchester launches yearlong elementary literacy pilot, names new literacy coordinator; town meeting funded $455,000
Summary
Winchester Public Schools has started a yearlong pilot of two elementary literacy programs, funded by a $455,000 warrant article approved at Town Meeting. The district also announced the appointment of a new literacy coordinator, Melissa Newell, to support implementation and professional development.
Winchester Public Schools has begun a yearlong pilot of two elementary literacy curricula and appointed a new literacy coordinator after Town Meeting approved $455,000 to fund curriculum and embedded professional development.
Superintendent Dr. Hackett and district leaders described a kickoff event attended by elementary teachers where district literacy leadership presented on the “science of reading” and explained that the initiative is about building teacher…
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