IDOE sent out updates on the required literacy endorsement. I apologize for the delay in covering these changes. As we all know, the end of the school year gets a wee bit busy.

I am going to read through the documents that were emailed and then share my thoughts. It is evident that legislators and IDOE members have acknowledged our concerns and are taking steps in response. I appreciate the changes they have made but would like to continue to work towards fully fixing the issues together.

I want to start off by apologizing for my last podcast episode. I wrote that content out of frustration and it did not align with my intentions for this podcast. My goal is to keep people aware of what is happening in the world of education and be part of the solution.

So, it’s time for me to practice what I preach. Own it, fix it, and move on. Last week’s episode has been deleted. It is my goal moving forward to put out content that informs parents, educators, and legislators so that we can work together to give our children a quality education.

I am sure we all have acted out of frustration and in hindsight went, ouch, I should have handled that better. I appreciate the grace that has been extended to me and for those that held me accountable. Now, let’s move on!

The IDOE sent out an announcement on May 8, 2024 with and update on the required training provided by Keys to Literacy. There is a screenshot of this memo in the blog post for this episode, if you would like to read it yourself.

I have received some answers from the IDOE to questions I sent to the Literacy Center. Hopefully, you find this helpful.