Knowing the fundamental importance of literacy and the impact of students’ ability to read on their entire educational career, the Georgia Department of Education is recognizing schools with exceptional achievement or growth in reading as Literacy Leaders.
Schools were recognized for achievement or growth in the percentage of students reading at or above grade level. The criteria for the Literacy Leader awards recognize the crucial importance of grade-level reading in third and sixth grades, and require higher growth from schools with lower achievement levels.
Awards were given at the elementary and middle-school levels, and at the high-school level based on the American Literature EOC, which is the state test for ELA in high school.
At the elementary level, Braelinn was honored for 3rd Grade Gateway Achievement, 4th Grade Growth, 4th Grade Achievement, and 5th Grade Achievement. Peachtree City Elem. was honored for 3rd Grade Gateway Growth, 3rd Grade Gateway Achievement, and 4th Grade Growth. Inman was honored for 3rd Grade Gateway Growth.
At the middle school level, Flat Rock and Whitewater Middle were both honored for 6th Grade Gateway Growth.
At the high school level, McIntosh and Starr’s Mill were honored for High School Achievement.
A total of 324 schools met the qualifications to be recognized as Literacy Leaders.
“I am so proud to announce this year’s Literacy Leader schools,” State School Superintendent Richard Woods said. “These schools are moving the needle on literacy in our state – and, as a result, changing the lives of the students they serve. The ability to read opens the doors to lifelong learning – that’s why we remain laser-focused on literacy at the Georgia Department of Education and as a state. I am honored to recognize these schools, educators, students, families, and communities for their outstanding work.”
Literacy Leader qualifications use the Georgia Milestones Reading Status indicator, which is based on the Lexile score associated with students’ performance on a subset of questions on the ELA assessment.
Posted 11/4/2024
