Video & Transcript Research : 'reading difficulty'
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NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 27th, 2026 at 04:11 pm
House Appropriations & Finance
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- looks like this, and I promise I'll be better with my presentations in the future so they're easier to read
- Am I right, or was I reading that wrong? So, Mr. Chair, yes, you are right.
- We are currently do that for the summer reading program, but for really hands-on engagement, getting
- We're doing the screeners or we're going to be doing the screeners at the reading, the Literacy Institute
- We are currently do that for the summer reading program, but for really hands-on engagement, getting
Keywords:
high-quality literacy instruction, science of reading, structured literacy, reading instruction, literacy assessment, dyslexia screening, phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, biliteracy, English language learner, ELL, bilingual education, dual language program, reading intervention, reading difficulty, reading improvement plan, literacy coach
NM
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- You go to Gallup, you're not getting one for two weeks, and they probably can't read the MRI.
- And then they're going to say I'd pay $3,000 for an MRI that I can't read.
- And then as soon as that's done, if he gets them read, the appointment's scheduled.
- that most illiterate adults don't know that currently they can go to our universities to learn to read
- for free because they can't read the flyers to tell them to go or they don't have the car to get there
Keywords:
high-quality literacy instruction, science of reading, structured literacy, reading instruction, literacy assessment, dyslexia screening, phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, biliteracy, English language learner, ELL, bilingual education, dual language program, reading intervention, reading difficulty, reading improvement plan, literacy coach
NM
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- of reading.
- And we don't mean read English. We mean read at home.
- of reading.
- read, they can't read to learn.
- Chairman, Children learn how to read by being exposed to reading at home.
Keywords:
SB29, math requirements for teaching license, teacher licensure, teacher endorsement, mathematics methods, elementary education, secondary education, special education, early childhood education, reciprocity, Public Education Department, Mathematics and Science Education Act, mathematics instructional leadership framework, professional learning plan, K-3 screening, mathematics screening assessment, mathematics difficulty, support plan, multilevel support, intervention
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate Chamber Feb 19th, 2026 at 08:53 am
New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting
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- I've ever read in 20 years, Mr. President. Thank you, Senator Mayes, Senator Wirth.
- So, unanimous consent, we go without our business, third reading of legislation.
- I have been trying to read through this bill.
- President, Senator Block, the statute I'm reading says every school.
- Come on over so I can read this right to you.
Keywords:
SB273, appropriations, general fund, hold harmless, local government finance, municipal revenue, county revenue, correctional facility, jail contract, private prison, detention facility, immigration detention, revenue bonds, clawback, child welfare, juvenile justice, protective services, school improvement, New MexiCare, aging services
MN
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- reading instruction in Minnesota. reading instruction in Minnesota.
- on a reading sta The read act focuses on a reading sta the<00:14:21.199>
reading <00:14:21.519 - implemented a read I think it's read implemented a read I think it's read basics<00:23:27.039>
- science of reading and to our read act. science of reading and to our read act.
- and how to teach in how to do reading and how to teach reading
Bills:
HF3421
Keywords:
early literacy, reading instruction, teacher preparation, teacher candidates, teacher licensure, educator licensing, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, PELSB, field experience, supervised practicum, evidence-based reading, science of reading, literacy methods, teacher training, preservice teachers, school-based experience, reading intervention, Minnesota education policy, 1183, house
NM
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- I'm just reading the room: Is there any opposition to the due-pass motion on House Bill 47 as amended
Keywords:
SB29, math requirements for teaching license, teacher licensure, teacher endorsement, mathematics methods, elementary education, secondary education, special education, early childhood education, reciprocity, Public Education Department, Mathematics and Science Education Act, mathematics instructional leadership framework, professional learning plan, K-3 screening, mathematics screening assessment, mathematics difficulty, support plan, multilevel support, intervention
NM
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- We are concerned about, Of our student population struggle with math difficulties.
- We'd also like to note the importance of reading interventionists, which is not included in this bill
- We are concerned about, of our student population struggle with math difficulties.
- We'd also like to note the importance of reading interventionist, which is not included in this bill,
- My mother was very... she taught us how to read and everything else.
Keywords:
SB29, math requirements for teaching license, teacher licensure, teacher endorsement, mathematics methods, elementary education, secondary education, special education, early childhood education, reciprocity, Public Education Department, Mathematics and Science Education Act, mathematics instructional leadership framework, professional learning plan, K-3 screening, mathematics screening assessment, mathematics difficulty, support plan, multilevel support, intervention
MN
Keywords:
anonymous reporting, school safety, education, crisis intervention, threat reporting, early literacy, reading instruction, teacher preparation, teacher candidates, teacher licensure, educator licensing, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, PELSB, field experience, supervised practicum, evidence-based reading, science of reading, literacy methods, teacher training, preservice teachers
WY
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- Uh, and a good part of it is the key definitions, including what grade-level reading proficiency is,
- And I know the other two have read the bill.
- And, Madam Chairman, I have difficulty with figuring all the details in this that you got to figure in
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OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Education Oversight REVISION 2: SB1812 - Added Apr 15th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Education Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- My apologies, I didn't read the amendment. What does the amendment do?
Keywords:
teacher certification, pilot program, education, state board, alternative pathways, education grants, competitive grants, revolving fund, State Department of Education, State Board of Education, Strong Readers Act, literacy instruction, reading intervention, dyslexia, science of reading, structured literacy, multisensory instruction, school districts, public education funding, education innovation
NV
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- As you know, our read-by-three laws do require a form of...
- to make sure they are making progress in reading.
- The value in the Read by Grade 3 assessment happens...
- This is a change in terms of the additional state act for the Read by Grade 3 program.
- This just changes the Read by Grade 3 assessment from one assessment to another.
Bills:
AB386
Keywords:
AB386, Washoe County School District, reading assessment, literacy, elementary school, pupil assessment, statewide assessment, alternative assessment, reading proficiency, standards-based testing, valid and reliable test, State Board of Education, Department of Education, pilot program, school testing, assessment equivalency, education grant, Nevada education, NRS 388.157, school accountability
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Common Education REVISION 3: SB1410 - Link added Apr 1st, 2026 at 03:00 pm
Common Education
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school boards, educational governance, conflict of interest, employee relations, Oklahoma statutes, SB1410, Oklahoma agriculture, Ag in the Classroom, agricultural education, K-12 curriculum, teacher incentives, rural schools, urban schools, Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry, State Department of Education, OSU Cooperative Extension Service, classroom grants, farm education, ag literacy, school outreach
WY
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- The duties include evaluating reading plans, developing individual reading plans, analyzing assessment
- The duties include evaluating reading The duties include evaluating reading plans,<00:03:27.280>
- reading plans, developing individual reading plans,<00:03:29.599>
analyzing <00:03:30.159> - not have a reading specialist? not have a reading specialist?
- They've hired reading local level.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Education Policy Committee Feb 26th, 2025
Education Policy
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- Before I give you this, I'm going to read a couple sections beforehand just to make... ...just to make
- I think if I read that section without reading this, it's going to prompt the question anyway.
WY
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- and intervention reading assessment and intervention statute.<00:02:37.599>
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and to this topic in terms of the reading to this topic in terms of the reading assessment<00:04:01.760 - They have to submit reading improvement plans if they don't meet certain proficiency levels.
- Madam Chairman, for Senate File 14, Literacy Position for K-3 Reading Program, do pass amended.
WY
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Education Policy Committee Feb 12th, 2025
Education Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Did you read the bill? Welcome to education policy. It's good to have all of you here today.
- It is very dangerous as far as interfering almost with how children learn to read, so I appreciate you
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- They read my brother and I each got to pick out a book every night.
- I'm reading a statement on behalf of Christine Nelson.
- And I felt that when I read that statement of hers.
- Our teachers focus on reading, writing, discussion, and other foundational skills.
- And as I read that, I'd already... Incorrect answers directly on that page.
Keywords:
interference, disruption, educational institutions, public order, conduct rules, statewide assessment, student testing, academic standards, third grade reading, reading retention, promotion and retention, school accountability, assessment window, testing window, test scores, school report cards, nontest data, graduation rates, dropout rates, education data privacy
Summary:
The committee first approved the minutes from February 18 and March 4, 2026, then took up HCR 2003, the Protect Girls in Sports in Arizona Act. Supporters, including Superintendent Tom Horne and several athletes and coaches, argued the measure would protect fairness, safety, and privacy in girls’ sports and locker rooms by requiring sports to be designated male, female, or co-ed and by limiting access to certain private spaces. Opponents, including the ACLU and Arizona Education Association, argued the resolution was discriminatory, would function as a bathroom ban, and could create enforcement and privacy problems. The committee passed HCR 2003 on a 4-3 vote, giving it a due pass recommendation.
The committee then heard HB 2020, which would make certain threats or disruptions at educational institutions by minors a class 1 misdemeanor instead of a class 6 felony, and passed it 4-3. HB 2032, which shifts the statewide testing window later in the school year and changes related score deadlines, drew support from school leaders who said it would better reflect full-year learning; it passed 6-1. HB 2033, allowing school districts and charter schools to choose paper-and-pencil statewide testing by governing board vote, also passed 6-0 with one member not voting. HB 2318, establishing term limits for school district governing board members, was amended to clarify the limit applies only after two consecutive four-year terms beginning after a specified date; it passed 4-3 despite opposition from the Arizona School Board Association over impacts on rural districts.
The committee next approved HB 2378, which changes eligibility rules for School Facilities Oversight Board members so certain architect and engineer members may not have school-construction business interests, passing 4-3. HB 2313, which prohibits teacher strikes or organized work stoppages and reduces school funding if a strike occurs, passed 4-3 after testimony from educators who said it was punitive and could worsen staffing shortages. Finally, the committee considered HB 2249, which expands the Parents’ Bill of Rights to require written parental consent and notification regarding school facilitation of social transitioning and creates significant civil penalties for violations. Opponents warned it was vague, punitive, and likely to chill ordinary school interactions, while supporters said it was needed to stop schools from hiding information from parents. After adopting a six-page amendment, the committee passed HB 2249 on a 4-3 vote.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Education (8-18-25)
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My about reading and writing today. My about reading and writing today. - important like the science and reading. important like the science and reading.
- reading is 31%. reading is 31%.
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Call to Order and Roll Call - 00:13
Approval of Minutes - 4:07
Kentucky Academic Standards for Reading and Writing - 5:18
Math Improvement Committee Report - 21:02
ETS Praxis Exam - 41:47
KDE Performance Review Data - 1:15:04
Adjournment - 1:57:54, 958, all
Summary:
The committee heard a presentation from KDE on the revised Kentucky academic standards for reading and writing. KDE explained the statutory six-year review process, the public comment periods, and the main revisions, including updates tied to the science of reading, decodable text, encoding/decoding, and an updated vision statement. KDE said 308 responses were received on the initial public comment, most respondents favored keeping standards as-is, and about 12% of standards were revised. The department also said the document was streamlined by removing repeated graphics and reducing its size by about 24%, and that a later comment period drew more than 400 responses. No new standards were flagged for review.
Members asked about alignment between standards, curriculum, assessments, and NAEP, and KDE said instructional resources should be aligned to standards, KSA assessments are aligned to the standards, and screeners/diagnostics help identify student needs. Representative Truett raised the idea of a textbook-to-standards crosswalk, and KDE said publishers and a future repository partner should provide such crosswalks for local districts. Representative Bojanowski asked why foundational reading skills are not directly assessed on the third-grade KSA; KDE responded that the assessment is designed to measure end-of-grade expectations, while screening and diagnostics are used earlier to identify decoding needs. Representative Gel asked about early childhood supports, and KDE said it is working with early learning and special education offices and promoting LETRS professional learning for both teachers and preschool educators.
The committee then received the mathematics improvement committee report. KDE said the mathematics committee unanimously approved a new strategic plan for improving math achievement from pre-K through grade 20 and adult education. The plan centers on six priorities: student empowerment, effective mathematics teaching and learning, continuous educator development and growth, a continuum of learning, community and family partnerships, and teacher recruitment and retention. KDE said the plan is intended as a living document with goals, recommended actions, and evidence bases, and that it aligns with the Kentucky Numeracy Counts Act by supporting high-quality instructional resources, professional learning, and family resources. In response to Senator Thomas, KDE explained that the professional learning recommendation means districts should tailor teacher training to classroom needs and instructional materials so math teachers are better equipped to implement standards and support students.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- read it.
- That would be reading instruction delivered through the science of reading, and Representative Mueller
- That would be reading instruction delivered through the science of reading, and Representative Mueller
- Through the READ Act, it was designed to make sure that we were holding fast to the science of reading
- Through the READ Act, it was designed to make sure that we were holding fast to the science of reading
Keywords:
education, literacy, science of reading, school performance, funding flexibility, innovation zones, equity and inclusion, HF52, New Germany, wastewater treatment, wastewater facility, sewer infrastructure, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, Public Facilities Authority, municipal infrastructure, water quality, sanitation, sewage treatment