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EdSource @edsource.org · 2d

The new legislation provides training for elementary school teachers in evidence-based reading instruction focused on phonics.

READ MORE: bit.ly/48sUgJb

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Families In Schools @familiesinschools.bsky.social · 2d

IT'S OFFICIAL! AB 1454, a landmark #EarlyLiteracy bill, has been signed by @governor.ca.gov & is now state law! 🎉

👏 Thank you to the leaders who have championed #AB1454 because they believe in every child’s right to read, including @caspeakerrivas.bsky.social, Asm. Muratsuchi, & Asm. Rubio!

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Families In Schools @familiesinschools.bsky.social · 2d

📣 2025’s CA Reading Summit is 10/30 from 9 am – 1 pm PT! This summit brings together leaders in improving CA literacy outcomes. FIS’s Yolie Flores will moderate & speak on a panel about the role of family engagement in the fight for children’s #RightToRead! Register here: www.careads.org/summit

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Families In Schools @familiesinschools.bsky.social · 7d

FIS joined @laschools.bsky.social's Region FACE teams today to review the data from our “Addressing Chronic Absence” report! We discussed how we can help our youngest learners to see increased attendance supported by #FamilyEngagement.

🔗 Read our report: bit.ly/KinderChronicAbsence

Families In Schools @familiesinschools.bsky.social · 8d

FIS's feeling inspired after hearing from Teach Plus CA Policy Manager Bryan Monroy & Executive Director Sarah Lillis at their #EarlyLiteracy CA Teacher Policy Fellowship Showcase! Their reflections on the incredible work of teacher fellow teams remind us of the power of passion & collective action.

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Families In Schools @familiesinschools.bsky.social · 10d

As #AttendanceAwarenessMonth comes to an end, we’re spotlighting Hedy Chang’s leadership at Attendance Works & a core finding from our report: durable progress starts with families as co-designers of solutions!

🔗 Read the report: bit.ly/KinderChronicAbsence

#FamilyEngagement #ChronicAbsenteeism

Families In Schools @familiesinschools.bsky.social · 11d

#ChronicAbsence in the early years derails reading development. Children who miss 10%+ of kindergarten are far more likely to struggle with reading & fall behind academically.

📚 Our report shows why reducing #ChronicAbsenteeism is critical for #EarlyLiteracy. Read here: bit.ly/KinderChronicAbsence

Families In Schools @familiesinschools.bsky.social · 14d

FIS was happy to celebrate @afabc.bsky.social with other community partners & local leaders for ABC’s 25th Anniversary! It was a joyful evening honoring @lataco.bsky.social, Angélica Salas of @chirla-org.bsky.social, & Father Gregory Boyle for all they’ve contributed to our LA communities!

Families In Schools @familiesinschools.bsky.social · 16d

As our new report uplifts, families are essential partners in combating #ChronicAbsenteeism, a fact that @lausdsup.bsky.social also recognizes as critical to @laschools.bsky.social for improving attendance.

🔗 Read the report: bit.ly/KinderChronicAbsence

#AttendanceAwarenessMonth #FamilyEngagement

Families In Schools @familiesinschools.bsky.social · 18d

Our new #ChronicAbsence report is out with insights from 48 Latino LAUSD parents & caregivers!

Since our report's writing, ICE raids have targeted LA, undoubtedly increasing #ChronicAbsenteeism - a challenge noted by FIS CEO Yolie Flores.

🔗 Read the report: bit.ly/KinderChronicAbsence

Families In Schools @familiesinschools.bsky.social · 18d

@latimes.com explored the findings from our report, “Addressing Chronic Absence Among Latino Kindergartners in LAUSD,” & spoke with FIS President & CEO Yolie Flores, Superintendent Alberto Carvalho (@lausdsup.bsky.social), & parent/Literacy Ambassador Dulce V.!

📰 Read the article: lat.ms/3W3UkaA

Kindergarten is important, but illness, tears make chronic absenteeism a challenge

LAUSD kindergartners have high rates of chronic absenteeism. It's a problem that could affect literacy proficiency and social emotional development.

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Los Angeles Times @latimes.com · 19d

It’s kindergartners — not high school seniors with a bout of “senioritis” — who are having the largest absenteeism problems at school. Here’s why. www.latimes.com/california/s...

Kindergarten is important, but illness, tears make chronic absenteeism a challenge

LAUSD kindergartners have high rates of chronic absenteeism. It's a problem that could affect literacy proficiency and social emotional development.

www.latimes.com

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EdSource @edsource.org · 19d

One out of three Latino kindergarteners in the Los Angeles Unified School District missed at least 10% of school days in the 2023-24 school year, making them chronically absent.

UPDATE: Report addresses chronic absenteeism among Latino kindergarteners at LAUSD

The latest education news updates from EdSource.

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Families In Schools @familiesinschools.bsky.social · 19d

📣 It’s #AttendanceAwarenessMonth! FIS has a new report, “Addressing Chronic Absence Among Latino Kindergartners in LAUSD,” that emerged from parent focus groups with @laschools.bsky.social to find out what's working well & what's causing #ChronicAbsence!

🔗 Read here: bit.ly/KinderChronicAbsence

Families In Schools @familiesinschools.bsky.social · 21d

Within the Read LA! App, there's a resource directory that provides tools for supporting students & families, from reading resources to #KnowYourRights videos to our #ReadLA! coalition partners' websites!

📱 Access this by downloading ReachWell to get the #ReadLAapp: bit.ly/ReadLA-App-Download

Families In Schools @familiesinschools.bsky.social · 22d

📢 Calling all TK–8 educators, literacy leaders, & EL experts! Want to shape the future of CA literacy instruction?

Apply now to serve on the 2026 ELA/ELD Instructional Materials Review Panel & help evaluate evidence-based materials!

🔗 Learn more + apply: surveys3.cde.ca.gov/s.asp?k=1753...

Families In Schools @familiesinschools.bsky.social · 24d

Happy #LatinoHeritageMonth & #HispanicHeritageMonth! None of our work would be possible without the Latino family & community leaders we partner with 🧡

Their rich perspectives & diverse cultural heritage contribute greatly to our advocacy efforts - join us in celebrating Latino communities!

Families In Schools @familiesinschools.bsky.social · 28d

Do you want to use the Read LA! App? It’s easy to set up so you can get content from FIS & the #ReadLA! Coalition: rwell.us/LosAngelesCA

📱 Watch this short video to get instructions on downloading the #ReadLAapp through ReachWell, adding Read LA!, & selecting the #EarlyLiteracy tools you want!

Families In Schools @familiesinschools.bsky.social · Sep 11

School & community safety & barriers to communication are core topics to address for family engagement—PIQE released their new Family Needs Assessment, where they explore findings from #ParentVoices & #CaregiverVoices on their child's education.

Read the report: bit.ly/PIQE-Family-Needs-Spring-2025

Families In Schools @familiesinschools.bsky.social · Sep 9

Recently, #FIS welcomed our 5th cohort of #ReadLA! Literacy Ambassadors! 🎉 These Ambassadors will equip families with #EarlyLiteracy tools 📚 to help their children at home & advocate for them at school!

📣 Apply today to become an Ambassador: bit.ly/literacy-ambassadors

Families In Schools @familiesinschools.bsky.social · Sep 8

Happy International Literacy Day! 🎉

“From Los Angeles to communities worldwide, literacy is the foundation of equity and justice. On International Literacy Day, we commit to ensuring every child has the tools to read, succeed, and shape our shared future.”

— Yolie Flores, President & CEO, FIS

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Families In Schools @familiesinschools.bsky.social · Sep 5

On the Read LA! App, you can choose which types of #EarlyLiteracy notifications you receive - this will determine the age group of the resources you see for your child’s literacy journey! 📚

🔔 Pick the notifications you want - download ReachWell for the #ReadLAapp today: bit.ly/ReadLA-App-Download

Families In Schools @familiesinschools.bsky.social · Sep 4

At FIS, we know how powerful diverse family voices are in shaping schools & policies. @laschools.bsky.social is opening the door for more parents to step into leadership roles to actively shape their child’s education.

📣 Sign up to join your local region PAC – elections are 9/12! #FamilyEngagement

Families In Schools @familiesinschools.bsky.social · Sep 3

September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month! 🥳 Libraries like @lapubliclibrary.bsky.social & the LA County Library hold events each month that promote literacy, offer free entertainment, & more 📚

Get a library card today and support your local library!

Families In Schools @familiesinschools.bsky.social · Aug 29

With Read LA! on the ReachWell app, FIS & the #ReadLA! Coalition are committed to reversing the #LiteracyCrisis in LA so that all children can read & thrive 📚

To learn more, listen to Read LA!'s Sr. Campaign Director, Olga Corona De La Cruz, on how this app will support families & #EarlyLiteracy! ✨