Empowering Readers: Gov. Hochul’s Back to Basics Legislation and the Albany School of Humanities’ Commitment to Excellence

Gov. Kathy Hochul recently visited the Albany School of Humanities to promote her new Back to Basics legislation in education. This initiative, which was included in the budget, focuses on improving reading instruction to ensure that students are receiving effective teaching methods. During her visit, Hochul emphasized the importance of providing students with the necessary tools to succeed in reading. She highlighted the significance of phonics instruction, stating that it should not be a mystery to students as it involves decoding and building vocabulary.

The Albany School of Humanities is among only 65 schools in the country and two in New York to be recognized for outstanding student performance. This recognition underscores the school’s commitment to providing high-quality education and supporting students in their learning journey. With the implementation of the Back to Basics legislation, Governor Hochul aims to further enhance reading instruction across the state and ensure that all students have access to effective teaching methods. The State Education Department will supply educational best practices to aid students in their learning.

Hochul met with a first-grade class during her visit to discuss the plan, which mandates that schools use evidence-based reading instruction to enhance proficiency rates. The governor expressed her gratitude to the teachers at the Albany School of Humanities for their dedication and hard work, noting that their efforts have made a positive impact on student achievement. She stressed that every child deserves a chance to succeed in reading and that this legislation would help make that possible by providing them with effective teaching methods.

The Back to Basics legislation is an initiative aimed at improving reading instruction across New York State by mandating evidence-based practices. Hochul’s visit highlights the importance of this initiative and its potential impact on student achievement. The Albany School of Humanities has already shown success through its commitment