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Academics director details 'Rise with Reading' Phase 2 and a push for focused learning
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Lee James told the board Horry County Schools is entering phase two of the Rise with Reading literacy initiative, shifting from training to classroom implementation while also launching a Focused Learning effort to balance technology and traditional instruction; new principals and 27 academic dean positions were announced to support instruction.
Lee James, director of the district academics presentation, told the board Horry County Schools will enter phase two of its Rise with Reading initiative this year and shift emphasis from professional development to classroom implementation of the science-of-reading strategies.
"We will be entering into our 2nd phase of Rise of Reading," James said, adding that instruction will incorporate stronger vocabulary and daily writing expectations. He also described a Focused Learning initiative meant "to bring our use of digital tools in the classroom back in balance," with more pen-to-paper writing and sustained reading. James announced new principals, expansion of career and technical education pathways (including a certified nursing assistant pathway in partnership with McLeod Health and Georgetown Technical College), and 27 academic deans to support schools on the federal improvement list.
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