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Learning
Literacy

Revisiting text complexity

Teresa Rogers -
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With implementation of the Kentucky Academic Standards in 2009, grade-level reading bands shifted to reflect the higher expectations needed to prepare students for college and careers. Along came new conversations and resources, defining text complexity.
Marion County school district educators Sara Brady, Tammy May and Haley Parman discuss learning targets during a Content Leadership Network meeting at the Central Kentucky Educational Cooperative. Leadership networks have been established to help build instructional and leadership capacity at the district level and disseminate information to all teachers regarding the new standards. Photo by Amy Wallot, June 27, 2011
Features

New standards bring new excitement, expectations

Susan Riddell -
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New standards make this an exciting time for teachers.
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