Schools should be able to verify the literacy programs they choose is grounded in the science of reading and has proven itself in classrooms.

How to evaluate literacy programs that pledge to accelerate learning


Schools and districts should be able to verify that the literacy program they choose is firmly grounded in the science of reading and has proven itself in real classrooms

The NAEP results in late 2022 revealed that reading scores fell for both fourth and eighth grade readers as a result of the pandemic. Only 33 percent of fourth graders are reading proficiently, which means that two-thirds read below grade level. For eighth graders, the scores are even lower with only 31 percent reading proficiently, and more than two-thirds reading below grade level.

While instruction informed by reading science is necessary for all students, it is essential for students who are at risk for reading challenges due to dyslexia, developmental language disorder, or other factors. Teachers need real-time progress monitoring data, data-driven action plans, and instructional tools that allow them to deliver the right instruction either inside or outside the classroom.

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