Lexia® PowerUp Literacy® Connecticut State Report

Connecticut educators are focused on improving literacy outcomes through evidence-based instruction and targeted support for students who need it most. Across the state, literacy programs grounded in the science of reading are helping students make meaningful progress while providing educators with the data and instructional insights needed to support achievement at every level.

Research-proven programs can help educators reach state literacy goals by providing actionable, real-time data to teachers, school administrators, and district leaders.

With embedded, AI-powered progress monitoring, Lexia® PowerUp Literacy® gives every teacher, regardless of subject area, instant insight into student growth without adding to their workload. Students can achieve multiple years of growth in a single academic year, supported by high-interest, authentic texts and motivational elements that respect the maturity of adolescent learners. Educators can assess skill levels and deliver targeted instruction without pausing for formal testing, leading to stronger teaching performance, higher retention, and better student outcomes across schools and districts.

PowerUp was used by 11,914 Connecticut students in grades 6–12. Among those who engaged with the program with fidelity, results included the following outcomes:

• 60% of these students covered three grade levels of skills

 •5% or less of students were working on K–2 skills by the end of the school year

PowerUp accelerates literacy gains for students in grades 6–12, whether they are several years behind or at risk of not meeting College- and Career-Ready Standards. Backed by more than 40 years of science of reading expertise, PowerUp delivers a personalized learning experience that helps close skill gaps, improve reading proficiency, and support long-term academic success.