Governor Hochul visited the Albany School of the Humanities to promote her new Back to Basics Education Act. During her visit, she emphasized the importance of providing students with appropriate instruction, especially in reading. The plan includes implementing evidence-based reading instruction in every school to improve proficiency rates. The State Department of Education will provide best teaching practices to support teachers in this endeavor.
Governor Hochul spoke to a first-grade class about the new reading initiative and emphasized the need to demystify phonics and focus on decoding and vocabulary. She thanked the teachers at the school for their hard work and dedication, noting that their efforts paid off. The Albany School of the Humanities is recognized as one of 65 schools in the country and two in New York City for exceptional student achievement.
The Back to Basics legislation aims to help students achieve academic success by focusing on evidence-based practices and supporting teachers in implementing effective strategies. The State Department of Education’s role in ensuring best practice in teaching will be crucial in ensuring that schools can meet the needs of their students and improve reading proficiency rates.
Governor Hochul’s visit highlighted the importance of providing necessary tools and resources for students to improve their reading skills. She emphasized that by focusing on evidence-based practices, schools can better equip their students with the skills they need to succeed academically.
The Albany School of Humanities has been recognized for its exceptional student achievement, earning it a place among 65 schools nationwide and two schools in New York City. During her visit, Governor Hochul spoke with a first-grade class about the importance of implementing evidence-based reading instruction as part of her new Back to Basics Education Act. By demystifying phonics and focusing on decoding and vocabulary, she believes that students can improve their proficiency rates significantly.
The Back to Basics legislation is designed to help students achieve academic success by providing them with necessary tools and resources through evidence-based practices supported by teachers who implement effective strategies. The State Department of Education plays a crucial role in ensuring best practice in teaching, which will ultimately lead to improved proficiency rates among students.
Governor Hochul’s visit was an opportunity for her to highlight the importance of providing necessary resources for students struggling with reading skills. By promoting evidence-based practices through her new education act, she hopes that all schools can benefit from these initiatives, leading to higher proficiency rates among their student population.