Foundations First: Reclaiming Reading and Math through Proven Instruction - September 3, 2025

The House Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education addresses declining reading and math proficiency among students. The hearing focuses on evidence-based instructional strategies to strengthen foundational skills, emphasizing early education's role in academic success and exploring policy solutions to improve educational outcomes.
Witnesses
Dr. Cade Brumley, State Superintendent, Louisiana Department of Education
Ms. Chandra Roughton, Instructional Coach, Spartanburg School District
Dr. Jhanae Wingfield, Director of Elementary Education, Portsmouth Public Schools
Dr. Brent Harrison, Associate Professor, Georgia Institute of Technology