Improving literacy outcomes takes collaboration and commitment. AZ has been slower to implement some strategies than other states. That's why we need to focus on our Scale-to-Succeed Strategies to get kids on track for reading at grade level. Learn more: https://t.co/2fqDOyK7KH

Last spring, @readingby3rd gathered leaders to discuss how to evolve #HeadStart. New policies have made the conversation even more urgent. On 11/4 at 3 PM ET, @ReadOnArizona's Lori Masseur will lead a panel to explore what’s next. Register: https://t.co/kP1n298dVU

.@ChadAldeman has been writing some top-drawer stuff on Substack recently, and with enviable frequency and versatility. This piece, aimed at parents whose kids might be struggling with reading, is no exception. https://t.co/wVToivsOJr

About 1 in 5 people has dyslexia. Hear from Read On Arizona’s Lori Massuer on strategies educators & families can use to support children w/ dyslexia in the classroom & home. Explore our Dyslexia Resource Guide for Families for strategies and support: https://t.co/4AgNPPunIn

“We shouldn’t accept that some kids with disabilities won’t learn to read.” https://t.co/cHAI5RLKBp Building educator capacity in the Science of Reading is key. By 2028, ALL certificated AZ K–5 teachers, incl. special education educators, to earn the K–5 Literacy Endorsement.

Thank you to Dr. Lenay Dunn - @WestEd, Senior Research Director and member of the Arizona Chronic Absence Task Force, for sharing important research on chronic absence with @readingby3rd. Insights like these help us better address the challenges that impact student attendance.

We were glad to join Read On Southwest Valley, Avondale Elementary School District, and partners — including @myvsuw , @MWFBaz , and @azedschools — in welcoming Ralph Smith of @readingby3rd to the Community Literacy Hub at Lattie Coor School.

Literacy is the key to student success and one of today’s most urgent education challenges. Thank you to the 10+ states and 20+ literacy leaders, educators, and researchers who joined the Literacy Thought Leaders Virtual Convening to collaborate on advancing literacy!

📚 Kick off #NationalBookMonth with @readingby3rd in today’s discussion on how abundant access to books builds strong literacy skills and a love of reading. Read On Pima County co-lead @MWFBaz is joining the panel to share early childhood insights. 🔗 https://t.co/BWdKozLZrt

Literacy begins long before kindergarten. 📚Back-and-forth conversations, open-ended questions, and reading together all help children develop the language and literacy foundation they need to be strong readers when they start school:

Thank you to @GovernorHobbs and partners across Arizona for a successful Chronic Absence Awareness Day — and to @HeliosEdFnd & @WestEd for releasing a new report with data on chronic absence in our state.🪑

Strong readers start with strong attendance. 📷From classrooms to communities, we all play a role in keeping kids on track. Across AZ, partners like @myvsuw (Project SAM) & @FlagstaffUSD (Chronic Absence Task Force) are stepping up to tackle chronic absence. #ChronicAbsence

Thank you @HeliosEdFnd and @WestEd, for your continued commitment to research and helping Arizona tackle our chronic absence challenge by using data to drive evidence-based solutions to support students, families, and schools. https://t.co/PKmPanybw0 #ChronicAbsenceAwareness

Nearly 1 in 3 AZ learners are chronically absent. In 2023, we convened a statewide Task Force to launch the Chronic Absence Resource Guide. Communities & schools are coming together and are committed. We're making progress, but there’s still work to do. https://t.co/bheWLlDDZW

Thanks everyone for participating in Attendance Awareness Month! As we leave September behind, we want to remind everyone that improving student attendance and engagement is a year-long campaign. Keep up the great work!

Thanks to everyone who joined the 2025 Attendance Summit! Reducing chronic absence takes all of us — from state insights and community partnerships to district leaders & data-driven, continuous approaches. @HeliosEdFnd @myvsuw @WestEd @EveryDayLabs

To help more AZ students become successful readers, we must support educators with training and coaching in evidence-based literacy practices. Building educator capacity in the science of reading is a key driver of Arizona Literacy Plan 2030. Learn more https://t.co/bcvxJN42Xw

Every day in school matters. In AZ, a 1% boost in attendance led to a 1.5% increase in students passing the 3rd-grade reading test. Reducing chronic absence is key to ensuring every learner has the chance to succeed. Check out @AttendanceWorks Campaign at: https://t.co/04vafNoQQR

Arizona Literacy Plan 2030 brings together partners across the state—state agencies, philanthropy, and community organizations—around a shared goal: improving literacy outcomes for our students. Everyone has a role to play. Explore the plan➡️ https://t.co/r8qAmkETd4

To help more AZ students become successful readers, we must support educators with training and coaching in evidence-based literacy practices. Building educator capacity in the science of reading is a key driver of Arizona Literacy Plan 2030. Learn more https://t.co/bcvxJN42Xw