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Kelley Bendheim retweeted
New Resource! Strengthening Teacher Preparedness: The Educator Preparation Program Literacy Policy Playbook
Mar 3
Explore ExcelinEd's comprehensive guide for State Educational Agencies (SEAs) and institutions of higher education to ensure that every new teacher entering the workforce is equipped with knowledge and skills grounded in the science of reading. excelined.org/2026/02/02/str…
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Kelley Bendheim retweeted
6 Nov 2025
Most #literacy policies focus on third grade—but what about students who still struggle to read in middle and high school? 🎧 Dr. @kymyona_burk and Casey Taylor tackle adolescent literacy as the new frontier in K-12 literacy. Listen now: shows.acast.com/policy-chang…
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21 Feb 2025
“It will take time. Stay the course!” Powerful and accurate statement for all stakeholders to keep in mind when doing this work.
20 Feb 2025
“States that have seen improvement …are working to achieve systemic change and to effectively implement strong policies that put students at the center. It will take time. Stay the course.” Updates to earlyliteracymatters.org are now live! @ExcelinEd
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It’s been such an amazing journey working alongside these coaches! Grateful for state leaders recognizing the need and prioritizing the funding to make this happen! #NCReadLeadSucceed
21 Feb 2025
Perspective | District leaders share gratitude for investment in Early Literacy Specialists ednc.org/perspective-distric…
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Kelley Bendheim retweeted
4 Oct 2024
Perspective | A shift in literacy: A first-grade teacher’s journey ednc.org/perspective-a-shift…
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25 Aug 2024
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Kelley Bendheim retweeted
8 Aug 2024
Partnership in Practice is the perfect name for our @NCDPI_OEL face-to-face meetings! The partnership between OEL and districts was evident in the collaboration, engagement, brainstorming, and planning that took place during our time together. @castickney #NERST
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6 Aug 2024
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6 Aug 2024
Check out the amazing literacy shift happening in @Daretolearn_DCS ...Walk to Read kicked off this summer and will continue into the 24-25 School Year!
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Kelley Bendheim retweeted
6 Aug 2024
Literacy Brain Powerhouse!!
So humbled to be among some of the best in the state today!! Let’s go NC! State and district collaboration linked together by the ELS! #NCReadLeadSucceed #itsagreatday2Bgreat
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Kelley Bendheim retweeted
1 Aug 2024
Congrats @CTruittNCDPI, @NCDPI_OEL and @NCPublicSchools! North Carolina's commitment to the #ScienceOfReading, effective #EarlyLiteracy interventions and comprehensive educator training is yielding impressive results! 📚
1 Aug 2024
For the third year in a row, North Carolina’s kindergarten through third grade students have outperformed the national average on end-of-year literacy assessments!
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Kelley Bendheim retweeted
7 Jun 2024
On Thursday morning, @edstateboard_nc celebrated the work of more than 40,000 NC educators who have completed LETRS PD over the last two years. Congrats and thank you! Your efforts will transform classroom instruction to improve student literacy outcomes across North Carolina.
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Kelley Bendheim retweeted
7 Jun 2024
Perspective | Teachers are the heroes of the literacy story in North Carolina ednc.org/perspective-teacher…
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7 Jun 2024
So proud to work for this amazing literacy leader @ARhyne @NCDPI_OEL and in service of the amazing educators (heroes) across NC! ❤️
#ReadLeadSucceedNC
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Kelley Bendheim retweeted
6 Jun 2024
June 2024 marks an important milestone as K-5 educators across NC complete LETRS PD. Check out congrats message from @CTruittNCDPI & learn how educators are making an impact on student success - youtu.be/GjNNM8KLbQE. @leecoschoolsnc, @SampsonSchools, @NCPSchools, @JCPS_NC
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Kelley Bendheim retweeted
6 Jun 2024
The final cohort of North Carolina teachers have successfully completed LETRS training, totaling more than 44,000 K-5 educators. #nced ednc.org/06-05-2024-north-ca…
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Kelley Bendheim retweeted
6 Jun 2024
📚 Over 44,000 teachers are now trained in the science of reading – congrats!
Literacy is a major key to success in school & life. We must ensure every child can read. I’ll continue these early literacy efforts & I commend the team @ncpublicschools.
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Kelley Bendheim retweeted
6 Jun 2024
NC’s Early Literacy Journey….
LETRS Professional Learning in NC - A Collection of Photos From Across t... youtu.be/DFvgRJRT2iM?si=PFFb… via @YouTube
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Kelley Bendheim retweeted
6 Jun 2024
NC's Completion of LETRS PD Marks Important Literacy Milestone for Educa... youtu.be/GjNNM8KLbQE?si=76Pt… via @YouTube
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