Lexia® PowerUp Literacy® Louisiana State Progress Report

Louisiana educators are working to improve literacy from pre-K through grade 12.

Across the state, supplemental and intervention programs grounded in the science of reading are proving effective in accelerating students’ development of literacy skills. Research-proven programs can help educators reach state literacy goals by providing actionable, real-time data to teachers, school administrators, and district administrators.

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 58,500 Louisiana students in grades 6-12. Among those who engaged with the program with fidelity, the performance outcomes speak for themselves:

• 58% of these students covered three grade levels of skills 
• Less than 7% of students were working on K-2 skills by the end of the school year

PowerUp accelerates literacy gains for grades 6–12—whether students 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, Lexia’s literacy specialists designed PowerUp to deliver a truly personalized experience that closes skill gaps, increases reading proficiency, and supports academic success.