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Rocket Phonics
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Last discussed Aug 25, 2026.
Public comments (3)
SupportiveSteven GaponteAug 25, 2026
Drew on his experience with youth violence to argue teaching children to read is life-saving; thanked the board for supporting literacy.
Board of County Commissioners (Regular) — August 25, 2026 · 4:36:11 →SupportiveBill NaseAug 25, 2026
Presented three-year tracking data showing Rocket Phonics students at the 75th percentile with 13 times the district's reading growth rate.
Board of County Commissioners (Regular) — August 25, 2026 · 4:37:08 →SupportiveCynthia MartinsAug 25, 2026
Noted many Manatee County tutors volunteer with Rocket Phonics and cited results showing 14 of 17 struggling readers reaching grade level at one school.
Board of County Commissioners (Regular) — August 25, 2026 · 4:50:16 →