ENVISIONING RIGOROUS AND ENGAGING CLASSROOMS FOR ALL STUDENTS Filling Literacy Gaps for Middle and High School
We’re in the midst of a reading revolution, with educators in NYC shifting to use curriculum grounded in the Science of Reading. Unfortunately, many older students are still left with a gap in their education; almost 25% of students entering middle and high school across our network have difficulty reading grade-level texts without targeted support. To empower all students with the skills they need, New Visions launched a pilot to support 13 schools in implementing literacy intervention programs. Fully aligned with the NYC Reads initiative, our holistic approach includes professional learning and coaching for teachers; cutting- edge data tools; and collaboration with school leadership. Following the intervention, pilot schools saw the percentage of students in the lowest reading tier decrease by 7 points . Half of the students in an intervention program experienced double the expected growth from Fall to Spring. For 2025- 26, we have expanded our work to reach more schools and students, and look forward to seeing even more dramatic impacts on student learning.
This was one of the most valuable PDs I've ever been involved in… I can sum it up in three words: Practical, Actionable, and Impactful. Everything we learned, we were able to take back right away, and the coach helped us get things going on the right track immediately.
Gwendolyn, NYC Assistant Principal
The literacy initiative has been so rewarding... we’ve finally developed a team of people invested in literacy... [Our New Visions coach] has been instrumental in helping us understand the data. New Visions has made a huge difference.
Jeannine, NYC Teacher
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