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Committee emphasizes writing and digital literacy in G6–12 ELA review
Summary
During the May 15 meeting, members highlighted the importance of writing instruction and digital literacy for middle- and high-school students as essential skills in a digital world.
Committee members discussed the central role of writing in relation to reading and called out digital literacy as an essential competency for students growing up in an increasingly digital environment. The minutes record a point that digital literacy is essential to students' future success.
Members also debated literature formats and student engagement, noting the rise in popularity of comic books and other nontraditional literature forms; one member questioned whether reliance on visual formats could reduce opportunities for imagination with the written word. The discussion was exploratory and no curricular changes were adopted at this meeting.
