IOTA Community Schools (formerly Green Dot Public Schools Tennessee) choose Reading Horizons to improve student literacy outcomes

Memhis, Tennessee — IOTA Community Schools has chosen Reading Horizons, a
Leading provider of basic literacy programs, improving reading instruction at four middle and high schools in the greater Memphis area. IOTA has raised the bar for educational reform, helping thousands of students in Tennessee’s historically underserved communities succeed in college, leadership, and life. IOTA stands for Innovation, Opportunity, Transformation, and Access.

“Thanks to our intentional focus on academics, IOTA students have the opportunity to graduate from high school better prepared for college and their careers,” said Christina Austin, chief academic officer for IOTA Community Schools. “Our strategic partnership with Reading Horizons ensures that IOTA students receive effective, research-based reading instruction, preparing them for success in school and beyond.”

Reading Horizons Elevate® is the leading program for effectively teaching foundational reading skills to older students. Based on over 40 years of research, it combines direct instruction with engaging, age-appropriate software to make reading a reality for all students. The program has proven successful across multiple age groups and settings, including intervention, adult education, special education, dyslexia, and multilingual learners.

In Tennessee, there are 115 charter schools with more than 44,000 students enrolled. According to the Tennessee Charter School Center’s 2023-34 Impact Report, students in Tennessee’s public charter schools have emerged as national leaders in academic growth. Despite serving students with more significant needs, Tennessee charter schools demonstrated one of the highest average growth rates in the country. Across Tennessee, public charter school students receive the equivalent of 34 additional days of reading instruction (compared to their non-charter counterparts), creating ample opportunity to leverage the new partnership with Reading Horizons.

“IOTA Community Schools is committed to academic opportunity and excellence for every student,” said Trisha Thomas, president of Reading Horizons. “We are excited to be part of a strategic partnership to ensure equitable education for all students, regardless of background. We share the vision that all Tennessee students have the foundational reading skills they need to become confident readers and learners.”

For more information visit www.readinghorizons.com.

About Reading Horizons

Reading Horizons empowers educators to eradicate illiteracy with effective, technology-based foundational reading instruction that helps all students reach reading proficiency. For 40 years, Reading Horizons has continually aligned its simple teaching method with advances in the science of reading. We have supported educators and students with ongoing, synergistic partnerships, serving as an innovative, trusted foundational literacy partner. Adopted by over 200,000 educators, our proven method for teaching foundational literacy prevents and remediates reading difficulties, supporting our mission to ensure students reach reading proficiency.
Reading proficiency by the end of third grade. The reading push begins at Reading Horizons.

About IOTA Community Schools

IOTA Community Schools is creating access to holistic opportunities by embracing every student and preparing them for life through innovative and transformative academics while building sustainable pathways to economic growth.

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