Ireland Elementary School Honored For Meeting State Literacy Goal

Ireland Elementary School was one of the 283 schools honored for achieving Indiana’s literacy goal of at least 95% of third graders reading proficiency. Ireland Elementary School had an IREAD Pass Percentage of 99%. 

“Our statewide goal of achieving 95% reading proficiency among Indiana students is ever closer because of the work these schools have done and continue to do every day,” said Governor Holcomb in a press release sent out by the Indiana Department of Education. 

“Reading is foundational to all other educational and quality of life goals we set as a state, and I want to commend the educators at each of the schools honored today for their commitment to a brighter future for our students and the state of Indiana.” 

 “When it comes to supporting every child to reach their full potential, one of the most important things we can do is teach them to read,” noted Dr. Katie Jenner in the IDOE’s Press Release. “The ability to read has an impact on students’ academic achievement, as well as their lifelong opportunities. While we must certainly continue to keep our foot on the gas pedal to ensure all students are reading by the end of third grade, today is about celebrating the impactful work of schools, educators, parents and families and communities across Indiana working together for students. Congratulations to all of the schools that hit our shared 95% goal, and let’s keep this positive momentum going for Indiana students!” 

The IDOE continues to support schools and educators, as well as parents and families, in preparing students with foundational reading skills by making historical investments in literacy, totaling over $170 million. 

Ireland Elementary School Principal, Shannon Bauer, said, “I am proud of the intentional efforts made by our staff to ensure that every student is reading at grade level. The drive to learn more about the Science of Reading by learning from our literacy coach and implementing new strategies was a pivotal positive change in our teaching. Our teachers have created an engaging learning environment where students want to learn, and also have learned how to have literacy data drive their instruction. Literacy is at the forefront, and all the stakeholders should be proud and feel part of this recognition”.