Школа округа Харпурсвилл повысила грамотность учеников на 22% внедрив научный подход к чтению

Three years ago, the Harpursville Central School District faced a major challenge: data showed that fewer than 50% of students in grades 1 through 8 were reading accurately at grade level. Realizing their traditional curriculum was falling short, district leaders quickly shifted gears to embrace evidence-based instruction grounded in the "Science of Reading." "We really realized [the old methods] weren't serving our kids," said Sarah Miller, Assistant Superintendent of the Harpursville Central School District. "So over a couple of years, we started piloting evidence-based programs, including dedicated phonics and knowledge-building instruction." The transition has yielded dramatic results. Today, 78% of Harpursville students read grade-level texts accurately, and overall reading fluency across the district has risen by 22%. The gains are particularly notable among students with disabilities receiving extra reading support. Many of these students have advanced by two to three full reading levels in a single academic year. "My students have a renewed sense of hope—they now see themselves as readers," said special education teacher Nicole Knapp. "Where you might typically see a special education student pulled to the side, now they are actively engaging and raising their hands to read aloud." Building on this success, district administrators are turning their focus to higher-level reading skills. "The next big step is helping students create meaning from what they read—focusing on comprehension and deep understanding," Miller said. "From there, it's about what they do with that knowledge: how it helps them change the world and become who they want to be." Back to School segments are presented by Broome Pediatrics and A-J Leto and Sons Plumbing, Heating, and A/C.