The science of reading is one of the most wildly successful examples of how decades of federally funded research and development fueled major initiatives across virtually every district in the country.
The real challenge is not simply limiting access to technology, but designing learning environments—digital and otherwise—that are accessible, meaningful and engaging.
Districts are under pressure from multiple directions: rapid student adoption, thin policy infrastructure, undertrained teachers, and a tightening pipeline of specialized talent.
Most educators identify middle school as the ideal starting point for career and college preparation, yet instruction still clusters in the final two years of high school.
