Check out these Judges visiting schools in Maryland. These are the types of things we see in thriving reading ecosystems! mymcmedia.org/state-judges-v… #readingcrisis #marylandreads #readingecosystem

Reminder, the State Board of Education monthly meeting is tomorrow, September 24. The topics of interest are the proposed literacy policy and background and trends on cell phones in schools. Watch the Livestream or Recording: marylandpublicschools.org/stateboard/Pag…

Join Esther Quintero and Lisa Cline for a virtual Happy Hour on Friday, September 27th at 3 p.m. Hear what we learned from Dr. Maryanne Wolf in the convening we held last Thursday with state and local leaders. Don't forget to register! us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

The State Board of Education monthly meeting agenda is available. The next meeting is on October 22nd from 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM. On the agenda is an update from the Assessment and Accountability Task Force and the Comprehensive Literacy Policy. marylandpublicschools.org/stateboard/Pag…

Screen reading can hinder critical thinking, but only 9 of 50 states address digital tech in reading laws—none warn of its risks. To end the #readingcrisis, lawmakers must consider this issue and prioritize print for stronger skills. See the analysis: shankerinstitute.org/blog/digital-t…

Our second series of READ Strong meetings is complete! Meetings were held this fall in Baltimore City, Montgomery County, and Queen Anne's County. Leaders from educational and community organizations came together to discuss how we can help cultivate thriving reading ecosystems.

Dont forget to register for our November Happy Hour Discussion on Implementation of the PreK-3 literacy policy. Join Lisa Blottenberger and Maryland Reads Thursday, Nov 21 at 3:30 pm us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Your support makes a difference—every dollar funds critical programs, from student stipends, community networks and convenigs, and  statewide virtual discussions. Join us this Giving Tuesday by donating at marylandreads.org/donate/ #GivingTuesday2024

The 2024 Nation’s Report Card (#NAEP) will be released on January 29, 2025 at 12:01 AM ET at nationsreportcard.gov. Follow us, @ednces, and @naep_nces for updates on #NAEP24. Mark your calendars!

As the year comes to a close, we celebrate the power of stories that unite us and the joy of literacy that lights up lives. We are grateful for the community of readers, learners, and supporters who make our mission possible. Here are some recommendations from our team.

Maryland READS hosted our board members and Expert Advisory delegation members at the Eyes on Reading event at Planet Word Museum ! 🎉 Were you there? Share your highlights in the comments below! 💬 #MarylandREADs #EyesOnReading #PlanetWord #LiteracyMatters

News release: Maryland student achievement scores on the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP, The Nation's Report Card) showed modest improvement in mathematics and continued progress in reading. Learn more: news.maryland.gov/msde/2025-naep/