Results from the latest NAEP assessments are dire. Fewer than a third of the fourth and eighth graders tested nationwide are considered proficient in reading. Both groups experienced a two-point drop in average reading scores compared to 2022, continuing a downward trend that predates the pandemic. Notably, one-third of eighth graders scored below the NAEP Basic level, marking the highest percentage of underperformance in the assessment's history.
Proficiency in reading creates opportunities and is highly correlated with future success for students in academia, in their careers, and in general daily life. The written word is everywhere, and all students deserve the opportunities that come with being a skilled reader.
The fact that most of our students are not proficient in reading is a crisis that all schools need to address immediately. Read Live is here to help.
Read Live is the evidence-based, affordable solution that gets all students reading at grade level—quickly. Designed to support students of all ages, Read Live uses research-proven methods to build fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, and phonics and can be easily adapted to focus on specific areas of concern. Students experience immediate success, boosting their confidence as they see measurable progress in just minutes every time they use the program. It's easy to implement and allows students to work mostly independently at their own pace. This program offers a broader range of content than most other programs, and it’s more affordable. It has hundreds of five-star reviews from teachers who say Read Live was the game-changer their students desperately needed.
If you are not familiar with Read Live, now is the time to check it out. We offer a long free trial and will support you every step of the way. Book an appointment with one of our specialists today to discuss your specific needs.
If you already use Read Live, here are some important steps to take today:
- Book an appointment to discuss how to expand Read Live in your school or district so the program can have a greater impact.
- Add students to your Read Live account.
- Purchase additional seats.
- Train new students in the program.
- Train new teachers in the program.
- Tell your colleagues about our free trial.
We are as dedicated to solving the literacy crisis as you are—let’s work together to turn things around.
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