The Morris School District adopts an inquiry-based approach to program development that relies on research vis-à-vis wise practice in the discipline.

The K-5 Language Arts Committee is currently conducting research to develop a synthesis of current wisdom in reading education. Faculty members’ research investigates wise practice vis-à-vis instructional practice, instructional materials, programs and professional development in the strands of phonics, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, knowledge schemas, fluency and text comprehension.

The Middle School Language Arts Committee is currently conducting research to develop a synthesis of current wisdom in integrated language arts education. Faculty members’ research investigates the principles of excellent middle school language arts literacy education vis-à-vis curricular content, instructional practice, and coherent program design.

The High School Language Arts Plus Committee is conducting research in meaning-centered language arts literacy education for struggling readers and writers. Language Arts Plus faculty members are currently implementing a pilot program that engages students in reading, writing and research organized around developmentally appropriate and appropriately rigorous themes for adolescent learners.