What Educational Leaders Are Saying About Lexia and the Science of Reading
With the rise of new learning gaps and the percentage of reading proficiency dropping each year (only 33% of fourth grade students and 31% of eighth grade students performed at or above Proficient in reading in 2022) educators are seeking other methods to help close those gaps. That’s where the science of reading comes in. Representing more than 50 years of research collected by cognitive scientists and other experts, the science of reading tells us how we learn to read and how we can teach reading most effectively. Structured Literacy is the application of that research into practical classroom instruction and is proven to develop deep levels of comprehension all learners need to become proficient and confident readers.
95% of students can learn to read using the science of reading.
But only 1/3 of students read proficiently.
(NAEP, 2022)
For four decades, Lexia has been leading the science of reading revolution by providing science of reading-based professional learning, curriculum, and embedded assessment solutions that empower educational leaders to connect their teachers’ knowledge with practical, equitable classroom instruction and accelerate literacy gains.
With the right tools in the right hands, 95% of students can learn to read. This infographic features testimonials from some of the many district administrators, school leaders, and teachers who have experienced firsthand that powerful impact.