DeWine talks new ReadOhio Initiative in visit to Warren school

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine was at Warren G. Harding High School Friday morning to talk about his ReadOhio Initiative, an effort he introduced Thursday to encourage improved literacy skills at all levels through the “science of reading.”

What is the ‘science of reading?’

State officials point at research that looks at an actual science behind literacy and skills that are needed to be taught, including phonics.

More information about the program can be found at http://read.ohio.gov.

“With 40% of Ohio third graders not proficient in reading, we need to seriously look at how we are teaching reading in the state because reading is fundamental to future success,” DeWine said. “Our ReadOhio initiative will encompass all of our efforts to improve literacy skills of Ohioans of every age, from early childhood throughout adulthood because it’s never too early or too late to learn to read or enhance your skills.”

“Ohio is committed to raising literacy achievement for all learners,” said Dr. Chris Woolard, interim Ohio superintendent of public instruction. “Whether a district or school is just getting started or already implementing the science of reading, we have developed multiple resources that school leaders, teachers, and families can use as they start the new school year.”

State funding for the project was done through the budget signed last month, where funding is designed for:

• Subsidizing the cost of high-quality instructional materials aligned with the science of reading for public schools that don’t have them.
• Supporting teachers through professional development in the science of reading by covering the costs of stipends for teachers to participate.
• Providing additional literacy coaches, in districts most in need of support, to help teachers implement best practices.

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This story was originally published August 11, 2023 at 11:42 AM.