Target: Reading first and Accelerated Reader/Reading Renaissance

[Judy Seck <jseck@LSD.K12.MI.US>]

Hi,

I have been implementing Reading Renaisance at my school for a number of =
years. I have seen motivation to read, discussion and recommendation of =
books, and reading increase greatly. However, the state test scores for =
my school are not reflecting this love of reading.

We are a Reading First School. I am being told that "Using AR is  not an =
accepted program for reading first." The program is being bad mouthed =
quite severely but I really don't believe those doing this truly know, =
or care to know, how it works.

What I am asking is this: If you are a reading first school allowed to =
use the Accelerated Reader/Reading Renaissance method (and it has been =
determined by your district that it meats the scientifically based =
criteria) please let me know.

Thank you so much.

Judy Seck                   jseck@lsd.k12.mi.us
Teacher and Media Specialist
Willow Elementary School
Lansing MI 48915
517 325 6886

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