We talk a lot about how crucial it is to prepare students in math and science for future success in college and the workforce, but what we often fail to mention is just how important literacy is to both those subjects. That’s why I was thrilled to see our friends at the College Success Foundation and Alliance for Excellent Education tackle this very issue in an upcoming breakfast.

Through a discussion with Washington education leaders, including Supt. Randy Dorn, Seattle Supt. Maria Goodloe-Johnson and Washington Roundtable President Steve Mullin, the event will explore the role that literacy plays in preparing students for college and work, as well as recognize promising efforts at the local and state levels to enhance middle and high school literacy. Sen. Patty Murray will also speak to the role of the federal goverment in supporting student literacy skills.

Participants will also be able to review the latest research, practice, and policy related to adolescent literacy and, at the morning's conclusion, will be better able to envision and create the continuum of support necessary to ensure that all students graduate from high school prepared for future success.

I’ll be there bright and early. Hope you can join me!

Adolescent Literacy’s Role in Preparing Students for College- and Career-Readiness and STEM Success

Date: Friday, April 10
Time: 8:30 am – 12:30
Place: Seattle Public Library
1000 Fourth Ave. Seattle, WA 98104 (Map)
Cost: FREE!
Registration: Pre-registration is required and registrations will be taken on a “first come” basis. Please RSVP by Friday, April 3, to all4ed@all4ed.org with the subject line of “RSVP: Seattle Event” or contact Shawnice Hood at (202) 828-0828. You can also direct any questions to Susan Pollock, director of external relations at the College Success Foundation at (206) 407-9915.