Mandatory twice-a-year measures may help identify and address problem areas before they make imprint on young students, experts say

Educators push standardized science-based lessons to lift test scores, push students to master literacy for broader learning

Local autonomy means that many schools will likely continue to use discredited reading methods, critics say

New literacy standards rely heavily on phonics methods in instruction

Lawmakers pass bills focused on reading skills, state will spend more

Senate panel OKs bill with widespread support among educators

There’s debate about the different methods teachers use to teach kids how to read

NJ Spotlight News series examines New Jersey’s literacy challenge and possible solutions

Measures incorporate so-called science of reading strategies — phonics, extensive teacher training and student evaluations — and would appoint a learning loss czar

Education advocates reinforce NJ’s renewed focus on literacy

Report deems certain state reading policies ‘unacceptable’

The governor also highlights progress in pension reform, transit infrastructure and voting rights

Copy of speech provided by the Governor's Office

Test results show literacy rates have never regained pre-pandemic levels