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Monroe district adopts University of Florida literacy program for K–2, cites early gains
Summary
Monroe County Schools approved districtwide implementation of the University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI) for kindergarten through second grade after a district presentation showing early teacher‑confidence gains and student progress in decoding and phonics instruction.
Heidi Roberts, Monroe County School District literacy coordinator, told the board the district has formally adopted the University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI) for all K–2 classrooms and is providing free instructional kits, coaching cycles and stipends as part of a district‑level rollout.
Roberts said the change reflects a shift toward structured literacy and explicit phonics instruction. "Very simply, it's just teaching foundational reading skills," she said, explaining…
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