The Kentucky Department of Education’s Kentucky Reading Academies have rapidly advanced literacy outcomes for early learners since the professional learning program began three years ago, according to a new report from a third-party evaluator.

The report shows increases in student reading scores and educator knowledge in evidence-based literacy practices.

“The early results from our Kentucky Reading Academies show the investments in early literacy are already paying off for our students and our educators,” Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher said. “Again, it is still early, but as we get more educators through the professional learning to fully implement the strategies they’re perfecting, we expect student literacy outcomes to get better and better.”

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