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And I think this will be of interest to listeners no matter where you live. For example, they adopted structured literacy programs shortly after learning about the outcomes of the Right to Read reports from other regions. This initiative recently earned them a national award from Dyslexia Canada. Now, as listeners know, I love discussing math and Evergreen has also taken steps to address low math scores, so stay tuned to hear all about that.

 

Scott and I also touch on broader pedagogical narratives, the role of schools in  society, and the importance of setting high expectations for students. We wrap up by discussing the significant progress Evergreen has made in early literacy instruction. A key takeaway from this episode is that strong leadership and a commitment to addressing weaknesses can significantly impact student learning.