Survey aims to explore New Hampshire’s literacy landscape

CONCORD, NH (March 31, 2025) — Today, the New Hampshire Department of Education (NHED) officially launched New Hampshire’s Literacy Landscape Survey. This important initiative is a key step in the ongoing development of the State Literacy Plan and is designed to assess the current state of literacy education across the Granite State.  

As part of the state’s commitment to improving literacy outcomes for all students, NHED is conducting this needs assessment survey to identify the most pressing needs and opportunities to achieve the goals outlined in the creation of the State Literacy Plan. Public input is essential to ensuring that all students have the support they need to succeed in their reading journeys, and that all educators have the resources, tools and training necessary to make that a reality. 
                                                 
The survey is open to a wide range of participants, including educators, school leaders, parents, caregivers, non-profits, community members and individuals with experience in literacy education to help us better understand literacy initiatives statewide. The survey collection is part of NHED’s Leaning into Literacy initiative, which includes a marketing campaign to foster a love of reading among our youth, a professional learning program to train educators and caregivers in Lexia’s LETRS (Language Essential for Teachers of Reading Spelling), and prepping new educators with tools and resources that align with the Science of Reading.

“Strong literacy skills are crucial for the future success of our youth, and we are committed to making sure that every child in New Hampshire has the support they need to become a proficient reader – and foster a love of reading for the rest of their lifetime. Survey participation from parents, educators and community members will play a critical role in shaping our collective efforts to improve literacy outcomes for children across the state,” said Commissioner Frank Edelblut of NHED.

Through this survey, NHED aims to gather essential data about professional development needs, curriculum and resources, and the tools required for assessment and support in the field of literacy education. Given the state’s locally controlled approach to literacy instruction, where each district may have its own unique strategies, educator feedback is especially valuable in identifying effective resources and methods that can be shared and scaled across New Hampshire. 

The survey is completely voluntary and will take about five minutes to complete. The anonymous responses are confidential and will be analyzed as part of a collective dataset. The survey will close on June 3, 2025 and the results will be publicly available. 

For more information and to participate in the survey, please visit New Hampshire Literacy Landscape Survey.