ASU+GSV Summit Sessions Literacy at Light Speed: Scaling Personalized Reading Success
Apr 18, 2025
In this session, Mindy Sjoblom, Founder and CEO of OnYourMark, and Stephanie Downey Toledo, Superintendent of Central Falls School District, join Mark Angel, CEO of Amira Learning, to tackle the pressing issues of literacy in modern classrooms. They discuss innovative tech solutions for multilingual learners and share how personalized reading instruction can transform educational outcomes. The trio also explores essential strategies for supporting educators through professional development and the importance of collaboration to ensure all students thrive.
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Rising Literacy Gaps Post-COVID
- Literacy proficiency scores have dropped sharply post-COVID, especially affecting low-performing students.
- This gap in literacy blocks opportunities in various life areas including education, jobs, and civic engagement.
Virtual Tutors Build Real Bonds
- On Your Mark provides 20 minutes, 4 days a week, of virtual tutoring with human tutors for elementary students.
- Students build meaningful connections with tutors, showing excitement and engagement during sessions.
Scrape Barnacles, Engage Students
- Clear away ineffective practices to give teachers time for new literacy tools.
- Engage students with gamified elements to ensure consistent, faithful use of reading programs.
