Jun 26, 2026
In this episode of
MISoundBoard, we sit down with Jen Saylor,
Ph.D., NBCT-R, Director, and DeNesha Rawls‑Smith,
M.A.Ed., Literacy Unit Manager at the Michigan
Department of Education, to unpack Michigan’s newest
student literacy law. They break down what the legislation means
for districts, how its structures support stronger literacy
outcomes, and the practical steps leaders can take to ensure every
student benefits.
For more information about the law, visit
michigan.gov/mde/services/academic-standards/literacy/k-12-literacy-and-dyslexia-law