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Welcome to Brilliance in Action, where we share inspiring stories, innovative ideas, and practical tips to spark literacy success in every student, family, and community!

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By Penny Reinart, Chief Impact Officer, Footsteps2Brilliance Early literacy doesn’t begin in kindergarten — and it certainly doesn’t end when...

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Abigail was nonverbal until age four. Four long years of wondering what thoughts lived behind those beautiful, expressive eyes. When...
Embracing the Future: A Bold Vision for Footsteps2Brilliance
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Dear Educators, Partners, and Communities, In a world where the pace of change is accelerating, our shared commitment to innovation...

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By Penny Reinart, Chief Impact Officer, Footsteps2Brilliance Early literacy doesn’t begin in kindergarten — and it certainly doesn’t end when...

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Abigail was nonverbal until age four. Four long years of wondering what thoughts lived behind those beautiful, expressive eyes. When...
Embracing the Future: A Bold Vision for Footsteps2Brilliance
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Dear Educators, Partners, and Communities, In a world where the pace of change is accelerating, our shared commitment to innovation...

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In a recent webinar conducted by Kathy Maximov, Chief Academic Officer of Footsteps2Brilliance, educators and administrators gathered to explore the...

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What should literacy instruction look like in a preschool classroom? As high-stakes testing puts more pressure on teachers and students,...

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Children do not all start school with the same language and literacy skills. According to the Children’s Reading Foundation, 2...

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There is a literacy gap that exists before children even start kindergarten, and it’s a serious problem for educators. A...

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Games, especially video games, captivate kids like few other things can. But what if the motivation, engagement, and pure enjoyment...

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Meet Beatriz, a multilingual student in San Mateo-Foster City School District (SMFCSD). She and her family immigrated to California from...

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Struggling with Illiteracy Stupid, fool, ignorant, dumb. These were a few of the insults I received in school after moving...