Superintendent Marie Feagins is taking Memphis-Shelby County Schools “back to basics” to improve reading instruction. With 78% of students scoring below proficiency in English language arts, the district is focusing on phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension. The goal? To ensure students can decode words and truly understand what they read. Jared Myracle, the new executive director of literacy, is pushing for daily literacy activities to help build students’ reading muscles. In a city where many face economic challenges, the district is determined to close the gap with consistent, high-quality instruction. Read the full story via memphisnews #MemphisEducation #BackToBasics #LiteracyMatters #PhonicsAndComprehension