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Here's the scoop on Governor Newsom's latest literacy... Hoot Reading Jun 9, 2025 ### [Early Reading Struggles: Can Screeners Solve the Problem?](https://learn.hootreading.com/blog/early-reading-struggles-and-screeners) As California begins implementing universal reading screeners, what is their role as part of a larger strategy for reading instruction and... Hoot Reading May 22, 2025 ### [California Schools Are Ready for Screeners, But Have One Key Concern](https://learn.hootreading.com/blog/california-survey-ready-for-screeners) In a survey of California educators about new universal reading screeners, one thing stood out: Screeners are only as effective as the support... Hoot Reading May 8, 2025 ### [Why is California the 41st State to Adopt Universal Reading Screeners?](https://learn.hootreading.com/blog/california-universal-reading-screeners) Why did it take so long for California to act, especially in the face of significant literacy struggles compared to other states? 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