Advocacy for Literacy: Making Your Voice Heard
One of the most critical roles you play as a literacy advocate is engaging with elected officials whose decisions profoundly impact literacy initiatives and education in our communities. Whether you are involved in public education, private institutions, adult education, or community-based literacy programs, state and local policies significantly influence the resources and opportunities available for literacy development.
SoMLA actively monitors and advocates on all legislative matters affecting literacy, from funding for educational programs to laws on curriculum standards and teacher certification, from policies addressing digital literacy and access to public records, to legislation on community development and educational equity. Your voice is essential in ensuring that these laws and policies continue to support and expand literacy efforts across all sectors.
One of the most critical roles you play as a literacy advocate is engaging with elected officials whose decisions profoundly impact literacy initiatives and education in our communities. Whether you are involved in public education, private institutions, adult education, or community-based literacy programs, state and local policies significantly influence the resources and opportunities available for literacy development.
SoMLA actively monitors and advocates on all legislative matters affecting literacy, from funding for educational programs to laws on curriculum standards and teacher certification, from policies addressing digital literacy and access to public records, to legislation on community development and educational equity. Your voice is essential in ensuring that these laws and policies continue to support and expand literacy efforts across all sectors.
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MSDE Seeks Advisory Council Applicants
MSDE is now accepting applications for the 2024-25 Teacher, Principal, and Family Advisory Councils! The advisory councils provide direct input to the State Superintendent of Schools about important issues in Maryland schools. Members participate in discussions with the State Superintendent concerning topics that will lead to the improvement of Maryland public schools and the opportunities they afford. The deadline to apply is September 22, 2024. To learn more about the Advisory Councils and to apply, visit https://bit.ly/3TdgAOj. |
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MSDE Draft Literacy Policy
(June 2024) - MSDE has published a draft literacy policy for review and feedback. This policy proposes that student progression from one grade level to the next would be determined, in part, based on reading proficiency. You can review the draft policy at the following link: Draft MSDE Literacy Policy. |
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MSDE Releases Version2 of Draft Literacy Policy
(August 2024) - MSDE has released Version 2 of the DRAFT Comprehensive K-3 Literacy Policy as well as information on how to register to provide related testimony at the hybrid public hearing scheduled for August 27th from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Register at this link. |
