NYC public schools launch initiative to strengthen student literacy

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*full press conference

May 9, 2023
NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Education (DOE) Chancellor David C. Banks today launched “New York City Reads,” a major citywide campaign to declare literacy and reading instruction as the core focus and overriding priority of New York City’s public schools. This multi-pronged, long-range campaign renews the commitment of public schools to the primary responsibility of ensuring the city’s students become confident readers and are able to learn basic algebra. With half of New York City students not proficient at reading, and more than two-thirds nationally, Mayor Adams and Chancellor Banks today declared that now is the time for the city and nation to act.

 

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“It’s not your fault. It’s not your child’s fault. It was our fault,” Mr. Banks said. “This is the
beginning of a massive turnaround.”

Hmm... Don't know about this statement, but glad to see a return to phonics.

 

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Hmm... Don't know about this statement, but glad to see a return to phonics.

That sound byte was for the cameras. Hope he is Chancellor long enough to see measurable results from this shift.

So he can either take credit or own up to "it's our fault".

I don't know enough about Elementary education to comment on the details of the plan, but under 50% proficiency rate is alarming.

Next family gathering, gonna ask the educators what they think about this new approach.

 

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Failing literacy levels in NYC schools: Chancellor David Banks discusses new curriculum​

FOX 5 New York​

May 10, 2023
Chancellor David Banks, head of the city’s Department of Education, announced Tuesday that NYC schools will switch to the "science of reading" to help students learn to read. Banks talks to Good Day NY on how schools will begin to implement the new curriculum.

 

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Failing literacy levels in NYC schools: Chancellor David Banks discusses new curriculum​

FOX 5 New York​

May 10, 2023
Chancellor David Banks, head of the city’s Department of Education, announced Tuesday that NYC schools will switch to the "science of reading" to help students learn to read. Banks talks to Good Day NY on how schools will begin to implement the new curriculum.

This guy should run for office.
This is a great political performance.

 

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Mississippi seemingly went back to Phonics and caught a well deserved W for once.

'Mississippi miracle': Kids' reading scores have soared in Deep South states

Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana have seen a promising turnaround in their student reading scores after passing a series of similar literacy reforms. The success has grabbed the attention of educators nationally by showing rapid progress is possible anywhere, even in areas that have struggled...

apnews.com

 

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Mississippi seemingly went back to Phonics and caught a well deserved W for once.

'Mississippi miracle': Kids' reading scores have soared in Deep South states

Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana have seen a promising turnaround in their student reading scores after passing a series of similar literacy reforms. The success has grabbed the attention of educators nationally by showing rapid progress is possible anywhere, even in areas that have struggled...

apnews.com

Dope

But it ALWAYS starts at home

 

[hashmander]

Dope

But it ALWAYS starts at home

yeah that's why i'm not feeling this “It’s not your fault. It’s not your child’s fault. It was our fault,” Mr. Banks said.

 

[WIA20XX]

Dope

But it ALWAYS starts at home

Agreed, but the folks (or folk) at home aren't always capable or willing.

That leaves the school system on the front end and the justice system on the back end, neither of which are capable.

At one point, it might have been possible to involve the Black Church, but as an institution, the church has been dying.

 

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Agreed, but the folks (or folk) at home aren't always capable or willing.

That leaves the school system on the front end and the justice system on the back end, neither of which are capable.

At one point, it might have been possible to involve the Black Church, but as an institution, the church has been dying.

Churches definitely gotta step up as well. 100% agree

And there are many churches that are out rather doing the right things.

 

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Churches definitely gotta step up as well. 100% agree

And there are many churches that are out rather doing the right things.

Honestly if they could just handle the kids in their congregation, that'd be a good look.