Implementing the Science of Reading in K-2

The Problem

The pandemic shone a light on the number of students that struggled with foundational literacy, and as we expanded our schools, it became increasingly clear that some students did not have the necessary reading skills to grapple with complex texts.

The Solution

We decided to reground our academic programming in the science of reading, including curriculum, instruction, and assessments. We re-envisioned our curricular implementation, removed guided reading and leveled assessments, and emphasized teacher and leader training.

The Impact

In K-2, we saw strong improvements in the percent of students reading on or above grade level, with performance increasing for our students in this research-backed program the longest.