Excerpt of letter from Dr. Karen Saunders, Curriculum Specialist, K-6 Reading/Language Arts
Dear Cavett Families,
Lincoln Public Schools is excited to be using new reading materials, called Wonders, across the district this year. These materials are based on 21st century skills and expectations. The rigor of these materials will be especially apparent as the year begins. Since student do not have the background, they may experience some “productive struggle” at the onset. It is especially important that students get lots of encouragement as they grow into the new expectations. In piloting these materials last year we saw students experiencing a lot of difficulty first quarter, showing improvement at second quarter, and finding success in higher levels of reading and thinking by second semester. The confidence that develops in taking on a challenge and succeeding with hard work is a life lesson that we want all of our students to experience.
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