Oneida Reads
Oneida Reads is a collective impact initiative working to ensure that every Oneida child is a proficient reader by 3rd grade. Some of our partners include CESA 7, WI Reading Corps, and Family and Childcare Resources of N.E.W. along with local school districts.
About
Urgent Crisis: 3rd grade reading proficiency results for Native students represent an urgent crisis. For this reason, we are convening cross-sector partnerships to help us work to ensure that every Oneida student reads proficiently by the end of 3rd grade. We have adopted the name Oneida Reads for this work moving forward.
School Attendance: School attendance is highly correlated to the ability to read proficiently by 3rd grade. To combat the high rate of chronic absenteeism, we are working collaboratively with each of our school district partners, holding community events and launching a marketing campaign to spread awareness of the importance of strong school attendance.
Goal: Achieving our long-term goal of 100% of Oneida kids reading proficiently by 3rd grade will require engagement from diverse stakeholders. Oneida Nation Councilwoman Jennifer Webster is the Oneida Reads Community Champion and will attend many of the sessions as an advocate for 3rd grade reading proficiency.
Evidence Based Reading Instruction: By prioritizing the implementation of Wisconsin’s Act 20 and the Science of Reading methodologies, we can give our Oneida kids the best possible chance at educational success.
Baseline Data: Within all Brown County public schools, Native students have the lowest 3rd grade reading proficiency rate of any demographic group at just over 5% compared to 43% proficient or above for white students, resulting in an equity gap of 38 basis points for Native students. (Achieve Brown County (ABC) 3rd Grade Forward Exam ELA 2021-2022)
Systems Change: Again, Oneida Nation is urgently committed to improving our 3rd grade reading proficiency. In addition, we know that the necessary systems change will be a long journey that will require a sustained focus over the next decade or more. Get involved and help to support the mission of Oneida Reads!
Oneida Reads Leadership Team
Oneida Councilwoman Jennifer Webster – Community Champion
General Manager Mark Powless – Oneida Organization Sponsor
Education and Training Area Manager Jackie Smith – Area Sponsor
David Jordan – Community Sponsor
Ann McCotter – Project and Change Lead for Oneida Reads
Oneida Reads Videos
Oneida Reads Launch Meeting Presentation
Below is a link to the Oneida Reads Launch Meeting Presentation:
