At a time of ubiquitous screens, many educators - in Maine and across the country - are asking the question: are we doing enough to help our kids learn to read? Here in our state, the work of the educators at Brunswick's Kate Furbish Elementary School may offer a path forward that's full of both rigor and joy.

The K-2 school is a pioneer in adopting Maine's "For ME" Curriculum - an approach that has received praise from educators and researchers for utilizing the latest, best practices on teaching literacy - while also prioritizing curiosity, exploration and play. The results so far? More students excelling in reading and writing -- and hopefully, becoming readers for life! Could this school offer a promising path forward for all of Maine? Learn More in the Latest Episode of "Learning from Maine"!

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(Note: "For ME" is also now being used throughout Pre-K to 2 classrooms in other Maine districts, including MSAD 54, AOS 91, Cape Elizabeth and Kittery)