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Alberta’s early reading screeners improved student outcomes, but expansion faces resistance over teacher autonomy and support concerns.
Alberta’s mandatory early reading screeners, launched during the pandemic, have led to significant gains in student reading outcomes, with some school divisions reporting sharp declines in struggling readers.
The initiative, led by University of Alberta’s George K. Georgiou, uses data-driven assessments focused on decoding skills to identify at-risk students early.
Despite success in places like Calgary and Fort Vermilion, expansion faces resistance from divisions using the Fountas and Pinnell system, citing prior investments and concerns over teacher autonomy.
A provincial survey shows most teachers believe the screeners lack instructional value without added support, and the Alberta Teachers’ Association argues they limit professional judgment.
Advocates maintain early, standardized screening is essential to ensure nearly all children learn to read.
Las evaluaciones de lectura temprana de Alberta mejoraron los resultados de los estudiantes, pero la expansión se enfrenta a la resistencia por la autonomía de los maestros y las preocupaciones de apoyo.