Turning the Page on Literacy: Idaho’s Reading Gains Show What’s Possible

Turning the page on literacy: Idaho’s reading gains show what’s possible

(Getty Images)In the world of education, progress is often measured in small steps, not giant leaps. But Idaho’s recent improvements on the Idaho Reading Indicator show that when communities, educators and families work together, those small steps can add up to real momentum for our youngest learners. The reading indicator, which assesses early literacy skills in kindergarten through third grade, is more than just another test. It’s an early war…

Turning the Page on Literacy: Idaho’s Reading Gains Show What’s Possible

In the world of education, progress is often measured in small steps, not giant leaps. But Idaho’s recent improvements on the Idaho Reading Indicator (IRI) show that when communities, educators, and families work together, those small steps can add up to real momentum for our youngest learners. The IRI, which assesses early literacy skills in kindergarten through third grade, is more than just another test. It’s an early warning system—helping i…