In the evolving landscape of American education, rural public schools have moved from the "fringes" of policy debate to a central role as vital community anchors.

Date &amp; 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.

As a data coach for over 30 years, I found that educators often make analyzing student assessment data much more complicated than it needs to be. It can all boil down to three "S's: simple, structure, and specific.