From 2013 to 2022, Arizona was one of only six states to make gains in 4th grade reading (NAEP), moving from 45th to 28th among all states. This progress reflects Arizona’s long-term, collaborative, strategic approach to improving early literacy outcomes. Hear from state and local leaders as they share their perspectives on Arizona’s successes and solutions, challenges and lessons learned. This virtual roundtable discussion is part of GLR Week 2024 from the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading.

Panelists will include: 

• Sean Ross, Arizona State Board of Education
• Heather Henderson, Arizona Charter Academy
• Amber Skalsky, The Steele Foundation
• Terri Clark, Read On Arizona
• Lori Masseur, Read On Arizona