From fragmentation to fidelity: How Wayne-Westland built a literacy system that works

Monday, March 16, 2026Nancy Schulz, Wayne-Westland Community School DistrictView original

Proper diagnostics create a foundation to help close the literacy gap and drive measurable outcomes for all students.

On the most recent National Assessment of Educational Progress, only about one in four fourth graders in Michigan scored at or above proficiency in reading--a stark reminder that too many students are moving through elementary school without secure foundational literacy skills.