Supporting the Right to Read in Manitoba Report Released
The ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ (ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½) welcomes the released by the Manitoba Human Rights Commission. The report highlights ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ as one of the school divisions taking proactive steps to support early literacy through evidence-based screening and instruction.
As part of our Multi-Year Strategic Plan (MYSP), Strategic Action 2.3 emphasizes the importance of universal early screening and monitoring. Our goal is to take a preventive and proactive approach by identifying students’ needs early and providing timely, targeted support to ensure every learner has the opportunity to thrive.
In ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½, screening tools in both literacy and numeracy help identify students who may be at risk for future learning challenges. These tools are not summative assessments and do not contribute to report card marks. Instead, they measure fluency—how quickly and accurately students apply key skills. Challenges with fluency can be indicative of future learning challenges, but research shows these can be significantly reduced when addressed early through intentional interventions.
While we are proud to see ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½’s work recognized in this provincial report, we also acknowledge that there is more work to be done. We remain committed to continuous improvement and collaboration to ensure that every student has the right to read—and succeed.
A collection of essential documents and tools to support literacy instruction in the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ are available here.
Read the full Supporting the Right to Read in Manitoba .
