NYC READS
E4E-New York has been gathering feedback from teachers citywide to understand what’s working and where improvements are needed. The result is our new report, “Reading Between the Lines: Teacher Perspectives on NYC Reads Implementation.”
This report offers actionable insights and recommendations to guide city leaders in making NYC Reads a national model for successful curricular transformation.
Reading Between The Lines: Teacher Perspective on NYC Reads Implementation
nyc reads Report themes
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The vast majority report positive or neutral perceptions of their new materials and their impact on student learning with less than 20% reporting negative perceptions.
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Most teachers report that their district has supported them to implement their new materials and provided curriculum-aligned PL, but the effectiveness of that PL varies and more coaching and peer collaboration time is needed.
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Many teachers report needing supplementary materials in order to meet their students' needs, indicating a broad need for support in adapting materials for students struggling to access the curriculum.
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Teachers in Phase 1 of NYC Reads report more positive perceptions of their materials and more confidence in implementing than teachers in Phase 2, underscoring the importance of stable implementation.
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Teachers who participate in more effective professional learning experiences have more positive perceptions of their materials, more confidence in implementing them, and less need for supplementary materials, emphasizing the need for sustained implementation support.
What Are Teachers Saying About NYC Reads?
“One of my fifth-graders, who was reading at a second-grade level, had a breakthrough during an Into Reading lesson on Greek mythology. For the first time, he was excited to read aloud and share his writing...”
“The combination of coaching, district PD, and peer collaboration has helped me engage my students more effectively, and it’s also really helped to see everything be so cohesive.”
WHAT’S NEXT FOR NYC READS?
E4E-NY and its members urge NYCPS to act on these survey findings and the powerful stories educators shared. We call on the district to strengthen this initiative by improving and sustaining professional learning support while ensuring educators are authentically involved at every implementation stage. The time to act is now—let's make meaningful, lasting improvements for our schools and students.