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By Martha Morgan
Contributing Writer
During these economic hard times, school districts throughout South Carolina are finding it necessary to cut teachers and programs. It is refreshing to see a district that is determined not to cut programs that are extremely vital to the success of children, particularly those who may begin school lacking the necessary skills. Reading is the foundation for all learning and children who fall behind in this area have great difficulty catching up, if ever.
For this reason, Clemson University became the training site for Reading Recovery in South Carolina beginning in 1989. Reading Recovery consists of one-to-one tutoring for struggling first grade readers. The program lasts anywhere from 12 to 20 weeks and brings 75% of children up to grade level.
Spartanburg District One Schools became one of the first districts to provide reading recovery for at risk students. In 1992, Ann Greene, then principal at Inman Elementary School, hired the district’s first Reading Recovery teacher. At this time, the number has grown to 12.
For the rest of the story, read this week’s Inman Times.
Ann Greene, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum for District One Schools, recently received national recognition for her efforts and leadership in the area of reading recovery.
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