“In this episode, Superintendent Chris Bigger is joined by Drew Nelson, Director of Elementary Education PreK–3, to discuss how CASD is strengthening early literacy and building a foundation for student success. Drew shares his 19 years of experience in CASD and explains why early childhood education and reading by third grade are critical milestones. The conversation explores kindergarten readiness, structured literacy, the science of reading, and how the district is expanding training for teachers to ensure strong Tier 1 instruction in every classroom.”
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