Understanding the Virginia Literacy Act

April 19, 2024

This research and policy brief offers an overview of the Virginia Literacy Act....

This research and policy brief offers an overview of the Virginia Literacy Act. It is structured to explore the following questions:


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1) What are the recent trends in reading achievement in Virginia?
2) What are the policy implications of the VLA for Virginia school divisions?
3) What does the research say about Science of Reading (SoR)?
4) What core instructional programs are approved to meet the VLA?

It concludes with a series of key takeaways and recommendations.

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Abstract · Understanding the Virginia Literacy Act