NC superintendent to make 'major literacy announcement' Monday
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Mark Johnson plans to make a "major literacy announcement" Monday, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
Posted — UpdatedHe will unveil his plans at East Garner Elementary School at 2 p.m. and will read to kindergartners during his visit.
DPI spokeswoman Vanessa Jeter said the event will be an "opportunity to find out more about what the superintendent's priorities are in getting books in the hands of kids." She declined to provide more details ahead of Monday's event.
"It was news to me. I have not been involved," said State Board of Education Chairman Bill Cobey.
That's not unusual, according to Cobey, who said former Superintendent June Atkinson did not alert the board to every news conference she held.
"I'm hoping and believing (Johnson's announcement) is consistent with our efforts on literacy," Cobey added. "June's announcements were always consistent with what the board was trying to get done. ... The closer we can stay together and coordinate on issues the better."
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