PA’s Act 47 is a ‘Promising Start’ for Literacy, But Real Success Forms in the Classroom
Jun 3, 2026
A new commentary by education expert Ethan VanNorman warns that Pennsylvania’s ambitious new literacy legislation, Act 47, is only the first step in resolving the state's historically fragmented reading instruction.
Writing in the latest issue of Teach Magazine, Ethan VanNorman argues that while the law establishes critical guardrails, the true test of the legislation will be how effectively school districts support the educators tasked with bringing it to life.