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Monterey County honors Taylor Farms' Bruce Taylor for support of Dream Big Science of Reading Academy
Summary
The board presented Resolution No. 25‑26‑19 recognizing Bruce Taylor and Taylor Farms for a major contribution to the Dream Big Monterey Science of Reading Academy, which MCOE staff and teachers said helped raise 1st‑grade reading scores from 44% to 71% in a cited year.
The Monterey County Board of Education presented a resolution honoring Bruce Taylor of Taylor Farms for philanthropic support that helped launch the Dream Big Monterey Science of Reading Academy, a five‑day professional learning series for early reading instruction launched in fall 2022. The chair read Resolution No. 25‑26‑19, noting the program’s Golden Bell Award recognition and Taylor’s commitment to underwriting teacher participation and classroom materials.
Board and Ed Services staff said the academy delivered research‑based, multisensory reading practices to hundreds of Monterey County educators. A teacher who spoke during the presentation described first‑grade results the board heard: “1st grade began the year with 44% at or above grade level… and closed the year at 71%.” Bruce Taylor accepted the resolution and underscored the shared commitment to improving literacy countywide. Staff emphasized that the program pairs teacher training with resources and implementation supports across districts so that training translates into classroom practice.
Trustees and staff also recognized the Ed Services team and community partners who supported implementation; the board moved from this time‑certain presentation into routine business.
