Date & Time: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET <br><br> In this 30-minute Ed Talk, explore current research on the literacy engagement gap with families and walk through a practical three-part audit to assess what parents in your district actually know about reading progress and where the greatest opportunity for impact exists. Additionally, a district leader will share what she learned after examining her own literacy communication strategy, and what changed as a result.
Superintendent Karen Haberberger incorporates her yoga practice, concepts of brave leadhership and background in special education to steer staff and student success.
Supporters of the bill say requiring cursive instruction will boost brain development and fine motor skills while helping students read historical documents and develop reliable signatures for legal and financial use. Critics argue schools should decide the most effective ways to teach written communication.