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Emerson staff tell Lakewood board how Science of Reading practices and targeted interventions improved classroom outcomes
Summary
Emerson Elementary staff told the Lakewood Board of Education that district curriculum adoptions, 40 minutes of daily intervention/enrichment, and systematic phonics work have increased student reading confidence and fluency. Teachers described classroom techniques showcased during a governor's visit.
Emerson Elementary Principal Denise Luddy told the Lakewood Board of Education on Nov. 24 that Emerson was recognized as a State of Ohio "reading champion" after a governor's visit and a roundtable on the Science of Reading. "We have this 40 minutes a day of intervention and enrichment time," Luddy said, describing that time as "meant for intervention or enrichment" and a key tool allowing teachers to focus on student-specific needs.
Teachers who presented described the classroom practices they credit with improvements. "The biggest change I've noticed is we no…
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