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Accelerating Literacy

Ensuring students receive research-based reading instruction and educators are trained in the science of reading.

A child’s ability to read is a fundamental skill for a successful future.

State leaders play a direct role in ensuring all children have access to a quality education. The Bush Institute works to:

  • Help state leaders understand how the ability to read unlocks opportunity for people and why following a science of reading approach is essential for student success.
  • Highlight success – both in the classroom and in how we prepare and support educators to teach reading effectively.
  • Push for teacher preparation and professional development programs to use the science of teaching reading in their materials and approach.
Read Anne Wicks's biography.
Anne Wicks
Anne Wicks

Don Evans Family Managing Director, Opportunity and Democracy George W. Bush Institute

Read Robin Berkley's biography.
Robin Berkley

Ann Kimball Johnson Director of Education George W. Bush Institute

Read Alex Dowdy's biography.
Alex Dowdy

Senior Program Manager, Education George W. Bush Institute

Read Alexis Yelvington's biography.
Alexis Yelvington

Program Manager, Opportunity George W. Bush Institute

Read Bill Haslam's biography.
Bill Haslam

Sammons Enterprises Fellow George W. Bush Institute

Read Nina Rees's biography.
Nina Rees

Senior Fellow George W. Bush Institute

Read William McKenzie's biography.
William McKenzie

Senior Editorial Advisor George W. Bush Institute

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