Boston – Lexia, a Cambium Learning Group brand, selected 118 winners in its inaugural Lexia LETRS Reading Science Grant Competition. Winners are comprised of K-5 educators from 26 states. Each person will receive a grant that provides free access to the award-winning LETRS (Language Essentials for Reading and Spelling Teachers) professional learning program.
To enter the grant contest, applicants created a short video (60 seconds or less) explaining how LETRS would help transform education. A panel of judges carefully reviewed each applicant's entry to select the winner.
“These applications submitted by teachers demonstrated their passion for science-based reading instruction and their deep desire to learn the ‘why’ and ‘how’ behind how we all read, spell, and achieve comprehension.” Lexia President said: Nick Gedde. “We are confident that students will use what they learn at LETRS to transform the way they teach.”
LETRS Professional Studies is a two-year literacy-focused course that provides teachers with the deep knowledge to become language and literacy experts in the field of reading science. Developed by Dr. Louisa Moats and leaders in the field of literacy, LETRS is used by educators in 47 states and covers the fundamentals and foundations of reading and writing instruction: phonological awareness, phonology, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and written language.
“LETRS distills decades of evidence-based research on classroom instruction that promotes literacy success for students of all abilities,” Gaehde added. “We are pleased to be able to help 118 elementary school educators gain this much-needed knowledge. When educators gain a deeper understanding of the processes and science behind effective reading instruction, everyone wins. “We look forward to hosting this competition again next year,” he said.
Click here to see a list of contest winners.
About Lexia
Lexia®, a Cambium Learning Group brand, is a leader in science reading-based solutions. For 40 years, the company has focused on literacy for kindergarten through 12th grade and now provides solutions for students and educators. With a complete suite of professional learning, curriculum, and built-in assessments, Lexia helps more learners read, write, and speak with confidence. For more information, visit www.lexialearning.com.
Introduction to Cambium Learning Group
Cambium Learning Group is an essential education company providing award-winning educational technology and services to K-12 educators and students. Through purposeful collections of respected global brands, Cambium serves as a leader, helping millions of educators and students feel more seen, valued, and supported every day. In everything we do, the company focuses on the elements most essential to educational success and delivers simpler, more tangible solutions that create meaningful change today.
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