RICHMOND, Va. — Before children can read between the lines, they first must learn to follow one.
At Fairfield Court Elementary in Richmond, the lesson plan is clear: reach students early. For early learners, mastering the basics—like finger-tracking and highlighting keywords—ensures they are prepared for the more complex reading comprehension required in third, fourth, and fifth grades.
The woman helping build that critical foundation is literacy coach Tiffany Sneed…