THE HENTON HEADLINES
January 11, 2024

MDE Announces Approved Evidence-Based Literacy Curricula

On Wednesday, the following approved curricula were identified on MDE’s READ Act page, Curricular Resources:

Curriculum Approved for Reimbursement: 

Literacy Curricula that best met the criteria from the CAREI Rubric were identified as approved. 

Comprehensive Curricula 

• EL Education Open Up, copyright 2017

Foundational Curricula 

• Magnetic Reading K-2, Curriculum Associates, copyright 2023 

• UFLI Foundations- K-2, copyright 2022 

• University of MN Functional Phonics K-5, copyright August 2023

Knowledge Building Curricula 

• Wit & Wisdom-Great Minds, copyright 2023 

School districts are not required to use an approved curriculum unless they want to be reimbursed with funds from the READ Act. There is a reconsideration process for curricula not selected discussed on the web page.

When Will the 2024 MASA Legislative Platform Be Released?

It’s coming! Look for the platform to arrive in your inbox shortly after the January 29 Board of Directors special meeting where the draft platform will be discussed and a final platform approved. 

Given the short session and the first day being February 12, we decided to wait until the November forecast was announced to convene MASA’s Legislative Committee. The committee met in December and a second meeting of the committee will take place on January 23. There is still time to send your ideas about what you would like to see on the platform!

Leadership Matters!

“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Seeing the Silver Lining!