Leading Literacy Improvement

Lead for Literacy Memos

A series of one-page memos written for leaders dedicated to children’s literacy development. Each memo revisits assumptions guiding current policies and practices, outlines common pitfalls, and presents feasible solutions

Featured Books and Reports

Lesaux N, Galloway EP, Marietta SH. Teaching Advanced Literacy Skills: A Guide for Leaders in Linguistically Diverse Schools. New York: Guilford Press; 2016. Publisher's Version

Lesaux N, Marietta S, Galloway EP. Learning to be a change agent:System leaders master skills to encourage buy-in for reform. Journal of Staff Development. 2014;35 (5) :40-45.

Lesaux N. PreK-3rd: Getting Literacy Instruction Right. New York: Foundation for Child Development; 2013. Publisher's Version

Lesaux N. How Can Schools Best Educate Hispanic Students?. Education Next. 2013;13 (2) :50-56. Publisher's Version

Lesaux N, Marietta S. Making Assessment Matter: Using Test Results to Differentiate Reading Instruction. New York: Guilford Press; 2011. Publisher's Version

Lesaux N, Hastings M, Kelley J, Marietta S, Harris JR. Turning the Page: Refocusing Massachusetts for Reading Success.; 2010.

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