Business, college, and K–12 leaders come together to boost student literacy

A new cross-collaborative initiative across the Michigan region aims to increase third grade ELA proficiency by 5% annually during the next three years. The initiative participants have found the science of reading philosophy provided by programs like Lexia® LETRS® has been successful in other districts and they hope to replicate it. 

“As we look across the country at states that have made significant progress in reading proficiency, they have taken a similar approach,” Kent ISD Superintendent Ron Gorman said. “I believe we are on the right track to improve literacy outcomes for all children.”