3 Reasons Pennsylvania Teachers Value Structured Literacy

Pennsylvania’s adoption of evidence-based literacy instruction under Act 135 marks a pivotal step in addressing opportunity gaps and boosting student success. With literacy recovery projected to take over a decade, school leaders need proven tools to accelerate progress. Lexia® Core5® Reading empowers educators with innovative solutions to transform literacy outcomes.

This infographic highlights three reasons Pennsylvania educators trust Core5. First, Core5 improves test scores; an external RAND study shows Core5 users consistently outperform peers, with significant gains across all demographics. Second, Lexia’s Assessment Without Testing® delivers real-time data, allowing teachers to quickly identify and address student needs with personalized interventions. Finally, Core5 reduces teacher workload by offering ready-to-use resources that can help save prep time while improving instructional quality.

Pennsylvania faces critical challenges: 60% of fourth graders are below proficient in literacy, and 77% of economically disadvantaged students struggle to meet grade-level standards. With reading achievement down 43% between 2019 and 2022, the urgency is clear. Core5 provides an evidence-based, state-aligned solution to meet Act 135’s requirements while delivering measurable results.

Transform your school’s literacy outcomes today. Explore our infographic to see how this supplemental and intervention program empowers educators, supports students, and accelerates reading success.