What Makes a Bright Spot?
Bright Spots are schools and programs nationwide using both innovative and proven strategies to help low-income children read on grade level and beyond by the end of third grade. Bright Spots highlighted by the Campaign meet these criteria:
Bright Spot Schools
- At least 70 percent of students qualify for Free and Reduced-price Meals (FARM)
- Steady gains in third grade reading proficiency over 3-4 years, evidenced by state test scores
- Achievement superior to district averages or schools in comparable neighborhoods
- Measurable success achieved by specific programs and/or interventions that could be replicated
Bright Spot Programs
- At least 70 percent of children qualifying for Free and Reduced-price Meals (FARM) or similar income criteria
- Steady gains in one of four categories − school attendance, school readiness, summer learning, or K-3 literacy achievement – evidenced by state test scores or other accepted metrics
- Evidence of successful replication or its potential
If you want to suggest a Bright Spot for the Campaign, please email Carole Thompson, the Campaign’s chief administrative officer, at: cthompson@gradelevelreading.net.
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