Literacy, which includes reading, writing, speaking, and listening, is a foundational skill for students because it is the basis for all other learning. When children learn to read, they gain the ability to access information, understand instructions, and explore new ideas.
"What I love about our efforts here in 191 is a true approach with all hands on deck," said Literacy Specialist Katie Ness. "Literacy isn't just reading words, it's understanding your world and when you can understand your world you can participate in all the world has to offer."
"Our District and our teachers have a really strong commitment to students and their literacy skills. They want to know each individual student as a person, they want to know their skills and how they can help those skills develop and so I think that's the core of what we do every day," Sky Oaks Elementary Principal Renee Brandner said.
Watch this video to learn how One91 is ahead of the curve when it comes to implementing innovative literacy instruction and curriculum.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ka0zksKVgYg
