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March 12, 2025
Fifth-graders at Grant Middle School share their love of reading for March is Reading Month.
LANSING- During this week's State Board of Education meeting, students from a West Michigan middle school and Michigan Department of Education (MDE) officials presented on March is Reading Month and provided an update on literacy efforts in the state.
Educators and students from Grant Middle School in Newaygo County shared their work to improve literacy through a variety of ways, including friendly competition. Students presented in both English and Spanish. Representing Grant Middle School during the meeting were Principal Mrs. Jamie Presler and media specialist Mrs. Sandy Morris, along with five students.
“We know that this is what we wish for our fellow students each and every day in the classroom,” fifth-grader Max Alderink said about improving literacy. “Thank you for the opportunity to allow us to share what we do at Grant Middle School with you.”
Tuesday's presentation was not the first time MDE engaged directly with Grant Middle School. Armed with dozens of books, MDE representatives visited Grant in 2024 and learned about the school’s efforts to promote literacy.
“Our effort to share the tireless work of our local schools is consistent with Goal 2 of Michigan’s Top 10 Strategic Education Plan, which is improving early literacy achievement,” said State Superintendent Dr. Michael F. Rice. “Together we are increasing student achievement.”
Dr. Delsa Chapman, MDE deputy superintendent, Division of Assessment, School Improvement, and Systems Support; Dr. Corinne Edwards, director, Office of Educational Supports; and Ms. DeNesha Rawls-Smith, manager, Literacy Unit, Office of Educational Supports, shared several developments including new literacy/dyslexia laws, which the state legislature passed and the governor signed, that are some of the most important education-related laws approved in Michigan in two decades.
The team also shared that a five-part webinar series called “2025 Diversity in Literature Symposium: The How and Why of Literacy” will kick off on March 19. Each webinar will feature local and national experts and is tailored to K-12 educators and administrators, and includes topics such as:
Dr. Chapman shared the enthusiasm.
“Increasing literacy engagement by sharing school district and state initiatives is vitally important,” she said. “We continue to enjoy our partnership with Grant Middle School and other districts across our state.”
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