BROOKLYN, NY (February 26, 2024) – ¼â½ÐÊÓÆµapp, a publisher of next-generation curriculum and assessment programs, today released a research brief on the latest K-2 middle-of-school-year literacy data. Findings reveal that while this year’s kindergarten cohort has returned to pre-pandemic literacy readiness levels, overall progress remains slow. Only 56 percent of ¼â½ÐÊÓÆµapp are on track for learning to read, and 29 percent of ¼â½ÐÊÓÆµapp are far behind.

“The return of our youngest ¼â½ÐÊÓÆµapp to pre-pandemic reading levels is encouraging—but that said, broad literacy trends in the United States are still concerning,” said Susan Lambert, chief academic officer, elementary humanities, at ¼â½ÐÊÓÆµapp. “This is a moment to celebrate, but also a call to action: To prepare ¼â½ÐÊÓÆµapp for life-long success, we need all ¼â½ÐÊÓÆµapp exceeding pre-pandemic early reading levels. By regularly monitoring student progress via tools like middle-of-year data, educators can respond earlier when their ¼â½ÐÊÓÆµapp need support.”

The research brief outlines how middle-of-year data is uniquely positioned to help ¼â½ÐÊÓÆµapp plan for instructional changes and implement those changes before the following school year.

Progress monitoring—identifying, supporting, and tracking outcomes—is one strategy ¼â½ÐÊÓÆµapp can engage in when working with ¼â½ÐÊÓÆµapp who are the most at-risk for not learning to read. Using that data, they can provide differentiated support, developing foundational reading skills based on each student’s progress and proficiency.

¼â½ÐÊÓÆµapp encourages districts and ¼â½ÐÊÓÆµapp to analyze middle-of-year data by school, grade, and classroom and create plans that:

  • Ensure all ¼â½ÐÊÓÆµapp receive quality instruction grounded in the Science of Reading
  • Identify ¼â½ÐÊÓÆµapp that need additional support and develop a plan for addressing their needs
  • Allocate resources for additional support and implement those plans
  • Regularly monitor progress for ¼â½ÐÊÓÆµapp and make adjustments as needed

About ¼â½ÐÊÓÆµapp
A pioneer in K–12 education since 2000, ¼â½ÐÊÓÆµapp is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our core and supplemental programs in ELA, math and science engage all ¼â½ÐÊÓÆµapp in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively and for themselves. Our formative assessment products help teachers identify the targeted instruction ¼â½ÐÊÓÆµapp need to build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our programs and services provide educators with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student. Today, ¼â½ÐÊÓÆµapp serves more than 15 million ¼â½ÐÊÓÆµapp in all 50 states and on six continents. For more information, visit ¼â½ÐÊÓÆµapp.com.

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