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February 17, 2026
LANSING – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and State Superintendent Dr. Glenn Malyeko are sending congratulatory letters to more than 6,000 Michigan educators who are literacy champions for completing professional learning in the science of reading.
The educators completed Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) professional development in the science of reading. The training is a key part of efforts by Gov. Whitmer and Maleyko to improve student literacy.
Electronic letters signed by the governor and state superintendent are going out today to 6,177 educators.
“Michigan educators step up every day to make a difference for our kids,” Gov. Whitmer said. “I applaud these outstanding educators for their dedication to teaching the science of reading. They’re building on the progress we made in 2024 when I signed legislation to make the science of reading the standard in Michigan schools and screen every student for dyslexia. I look forward to more educators completing this same training so they can help students reach their full potential. My new budget proposal makes record investments in literacy, including more funding for LETRS training. Let’s keep showing up for Michigan’s students and moving our state forward.”
Last week the governor unveiled budget recommendations that prioritize literacy with a $625 million investment. The budget would provide $50 million for every reading teacher in Michigan to complete LETRS training. It also would pay for expanding access to literacy coaches; incentives for districts to adopt researched-based curriculum aligned with the science of reading; expansion of Pre-K for All; and providing tutoring and extra help to students before school, after school and during the summer.
“By devoting time and energy into professional learning aligned with the science of reading, our LETRS completers have put Students First,” Maleyko said. “Literacy is the top priority of the Michigan Department of Education and State Board of Education. I will continue working with educators, the governor, legislators and anyone else who is committed to improving student literacy.”
A request for the legislature to mandate and fund LETRS training for educators in grades preschool through 5 who are responsible for literacy instruction is one of MDE’s legislative priorities for 2026.
The LETRS letters and the governor’s budget build upon the Michigan Literacy Summit hosted by Gov. Whitmer and Maleyko in December and historic laws signed by the governor in late 2024 to address literacy and dyslexia.
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