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Reading Horizons was one of just nine programs included on the approved list for K–5 supplemental instructional materials

(June 26, 2024—Kaysville, Utah) Reading Horizons, the leading provider of foundational literacy instruction, announces it has been approved by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) for K–5 supplemental instructional materials. Missouri joins more than 40 states in aligning instruction with the science of reading, and its Read, Lead, Exceed initiative will dedicate $25 million in state funding and just over $35 million in federal funding to support student literacy.

Reading Horizons is proud to be a proven partner in Missouri. Its evidence-based foundational literacy programs currently serve nearly 70,000 students across 22 school districts in Missouri; it plans to increase its impact exponentially during the upcoming school year.

“Having an opportunity to positively impact thousands of striving students across Missouri inspires everyone at Reading Horizons. Using our evidence-based method—crafted from over 40 years of innovation and research—we’re eager to empower Missouri educators to eradicate illiteracy in the state,” said Tyson Smith, CEO of Reading Horizons. “We take pride in being more than just a reading curriculum; we’re a supportive partner invested in the success of Missouri educators—and the students they serve.”

Reading Horizons Discovery®, which recently received a prestigious all-green rating from EdReports for supplemental-foundational reading skills, offers tech-enabled, explicit, systematic, and sequential instruction in phonics and decoding paired with phonemic awareness. The program helps educators harness the power of the science of reading to accelerate student literacy outcomes for K-3 students. Reading Horizons Elevate® is built off the same principles and methodology—with age-appropriate learning materials—and supports striving readers in grades four and above.

Student outcomes are why Reading Horizons exists. Through third-party research, Reading Horizons continues to receive validation for the effectiveness of its programs in boosting phonemic awareness, decoding, and oral fluency scores. See all of Reading Horizons’ research here.

For more information, visit www.readinghorizons.com. 

Media Inquiries:

Kristi Knight

kristi.knight@readinghorizons.com

(801) 673-0304

About Reading Horizons

Reading Horizons empowers educators to eradicate illiteracy with effective, tech-enabled foundational reading instruction that helps all students achieve reading proficiency. For 40 years, Reading Horizons has continuously aligned its simple instructional method with advancements in the science of reading. We have supported educators and students with ongoing, synergistic partnerships, serving as a trusted, innovative, 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 by the end of third grade. Reading momentum begins at Reading Horizons.

Highly rated by EdReports under the organization’s recently updated, more rigorous rubric, Reading Horizons Discovery^® is recognized as an ‘all green’ foundational literacy supplemental curricula 

(June 11, 2024—Kaysville, Utah) Reading Horizons, a leading provider of foundational literacy programs, announced today that Reading Horizons Discovery^® received an ‘all green’ rating from EdReports, a nonprofit and independent organization that rigorously evaluates and rates K-12 curriculums. This review was one of the first EdReports conducted using its recently updated, more rigorous rubric. Learn more about the Reading Horizons Discovery enviable 192/198 score in foundational skills by visiting https://edreports.org/reports/overview/reading-horizons-discovery-2024. 

Reading Horizons Discovery offers tech-enabled, explicit, systematic, and sequential instruction in phonics and decoding paired with phonemic awareness. The program helps educators harness the power of the science of reading to accelerate student literacy outcomes for K-2 students. Districts and schools aiming to enhance literacy instruction trust and value Reading Horizons as a supportive partner that helps ensure students reach proficiency by the end of third grade.

“I have always loved utilizing Reading Horizons in my class, but this year has been a game-changer! Reading Horizons Discovery has opened doors during my instructional block that I did not have in the past. I feel the most prepared and secure in my instructional approach within phonics due to the layout of the program, including toolkit resources and Real-Time Coaching,” says a general education teacher from Montgomery ISD.

The EdReports educator-led curriculum review process for supplemental materials includes two gateways that reflect the importance of standards alignment, research-based best practices, and other attributes of high-quality curriculum as recommended by educators. Reading Horizons Discovery earned ‘all green,’ indicating the curriculum meets all evaluation criteria.

“An all-green rating from EdReports for supplemental-foundational skills is a testament to Reading Horizons Discovery’s impact, crafted from 40 years of experience successfully implementing the science of reading in classrooms. Our continued innovation and refinement of our proprietary method means teachers can implement successful strategies quickly, effectively supporting students across all learning tiers,” said Tyson Smith, CEO of Reading Horizons. “We are committed to empowering educators to eradicate illiteracy—staying in tune with educators’ needs and creating solutions that facilitate students’ reading ability. We are grateful for the recognition for our efforts.”
For more information, visit www.readinghorizons.com. 

Media Inquiries:

Kristi Knight

kristi.knight@readinghorizons.com

(801) 673-0304

About Reading Horizons

Reading Horizons empowers educators to eradicate illiteracy with effective, tech-enabled foundational reading instruction that helps all students achieve reading proficiency. For 40 years, Reading Horizons has continuously aligned its simple instructional method with advancements in the science of reading. We have supported educators and students with ongoing, synergistic partnerships, serving as a trusted, innovative, 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 by the end of third grade. Reading momentum begins at Reading Horizons.

On Thursday, May 23, 2024, Pitt County Schools and Reading Horizons, a leading provider of foundational literacy programs, celebrated student reading success at East Carolina University.

Since 2019, Pitt County elementary schools have used Reading Horizons Discovery®, a tech-enabled foundational literacy program that teaches explicit phonics for grades K–3. This school year, second-grade students in Pitt County Schools saw an average Lexile gain of 204L. Typically, students will see growth of 135L in a single year.  

“Integrating Reading Horizons has been transformative for our district, deepening our teachers’ understanding of the science of reading,” said Lisa Tate, Director of Elementary Education for Pitt County Schools. “This has empowered educators with the tools to enhance literacy instruction for students, putting us on the path to growing stronger readers.”

By partnering with Reading Horizons, Pitt County Schools has aligned with the requirements of North Carolina’s Excellent Public Schools Act—Read to Achieve SB387. The bill requires schools to align literacy instruction to the science of reading, defined as “evidence-based reading instruction practices that address the acquisition of language, phonological and phonemic awareness, phonics and spelling, fluency, vocabulary, oral language, and comprehension that can be differentiated to meet the needs of individual students.”

During the reception and award ceremony, teachers, families, and Reading Horizons staff celebrated the success of nearly 250 students.

“Pitt County is a perfect example of teamwork,” said Trisha Thomas, President of Reading Horizons. “Across this school district, everyone works toward a collective goal and makes it happen. The district and its leaders have been tremendous partners and continually push themselves—and Reading Horizons—to improve, all in the name of eradicating illiteracy.”

Reading Horizons Discovery earned all green ratings in phonological awareness and phonics.

Reading Horizons, a leading provider of foundational literacy programs, announced today that the Utah State Board of Education approved Reading Horizons Discovery® as a recommended Supplemental Literacy Curriculum Resource.

In 2022, Utah joined many states in realigning reading instruction to Structured Literacy grounded in the science of reading. The Utah State Board of Education convened a panel of experts to oversee implementing a requirement that districts use materials backed by the science of reading. Its goal is to get 70 percent of third-grade students in Utah reading at grade level by 2027.

The Utah State Board of Education acknowledged Reading Horizons Discovery® as a K–3 foundational literacy program that uses systematic direct instruction to build crucial early literacy skills, supporting all students to attain reading proficiency by the end of third grade. Following Utah SB 127’s mandate, the State Board of Education is implementing strategies to boost early literacy from kindergarten to third grade with expert-reviewed programs aligned with the science of reading. 

“We are in year three of implementing Reading Horizons and have found it aligns strongly with the science of reading. We are so excited to see Reading Horizons Discovery® on Utah’s approved curriculum list for foundational skills with zero red flags. We have been anticipating this alignment. We see its value and the success it is giving students and teachers,” said Mindy Terry, instructional coach at Manila Elementary Daggett School District.

Reading Horizons Discovery® offers tech-enabled, explicit, systematic, and sequential instruction in phonics and decoding paired with phonemic awareness. Districts and schools aiming to enhance literacy instruction, trust and value Reading Horizons as a supportive partner that helps ensure students reach proficiency by the end of third grade.

“Making the Utah State Board of Education’s approved literacy curriculum list is proof of Reading Horizons Discovery’s impact, crafted from nearly 40 years of innovation aligned with research. We’re honored and motivated to continue empowering Utah educators in eradicating illiteracy,” said Tyson Smith, CEO of Reading Horizons. “We actively show up as a supportive partner, staying in tune with educators’ needs and creating products that empower teachers to work their magic.”

A panel with deep knowledge of the science of reading critically evaluated Reading Horizons Discovery® before including it on the State Board’s approved curriculum list. By spring, after four bidding cycles, a final review will solidify the resources for LEAs (Local Education Agencies) to select their reading programs for the 2024–2025 school year.

About Reading Horizons

Reading Horizons empowers educators to eradicate illiteracy with effective, tech-enabled foundational reading instruction that helps all students achieve reading proficiency. For over 40 years, Reading Horizons has continuously aligned its simple instructional method with advancements in the science of reading. The company supports school districts, schools, frontline administrators and educators, and most importantly, students, with ongoing, synergistic partnerships, serving as a trusted, innovative foundational literacy partner. Adopted by more than 50,000 educators, the company’s proven method for teaching foundational literacy prevents and remediates reading difficulties, supporting its mission to ensure students reach reading proficiency by the end of third grade. Reading momentum begins at Reading Horizons.

SaaS industry veteran and seasoned marketing strategist joins Reading Horizons to accelerate the awareness and adoption of the company’s evidence-based, tech-enabled foundational reading instruction programs. Knight brings a passion for eradicating illiteracy and empowering educators to teach every student how to read.

(KAYSVILLE, UT) October 17, 2023

Reading Horizons announced the company has welcomed Kristi Knight as its new Chief Marketing Officer. Kristi will assume responsibilities for leading the outreach and marketing for the company’s rapidly growing tech-enabled literacy teaching and learning programs and initiatives. Trisha Thomas, president of Reading Horizons, noted, “Kristi is joining our organization at an exciting time in our company’s remarkable growth story and as educators focus on the urgent need to boost student reading proficiency. Her accomplishments in her prior roles, commitment to purpose-driven marketing leadership, and drive to impact more students make her an ideal match with our mission and core values. Kristi’s proven skills in brand building,  product marketing, corporate communications, digital strategy, and advancing technology products’ market positioning will further enhance our opportunities to serve a growing number of students and educators.”

Before joining Reading Horizons, Kristi served as the Chief Marketing Officer for InMoment, a technology leader in customer experience improvement. Her career also includes executive marketing roles with Vivint and Omniture (now Adobe). She is a graduate of Westminster College. She was honored as a 2020 Utah Business Magazine Woman of the Year and has received achievement awards and recognition from The Stevies and the Women’s Technology Council.

Kristi said, “As I considered the next chapter in my career, the opportunity to utilize my experience and skills to help bring proven literacy, tech-enabled curriculum solutions to educators and students throughout the United States and around the world was too good to pass up. It is a dream role to represent a company empowering educators to eradicate illiteracy. I feel privileged to work with the innovative team that continues to make Reading Horizons one of the education market’s true success stories.

About Reading Horizons

Reading Horizons empowers educators to eradicate illiteracy with effective, tech-enabled foundational reading instruction that helps all students achieve reading proficiency. For 40 years, Reading Horizons has continuously aligned its simple instructional method with advancements in the science of reading. The company supports school districts, schools, frontline administrators and educators, and most importantly, students, with ongoing, synergistic partnerships, serving as a trusted, innovative foundational literacy partner. Adopted by more than 50,000 educators, the company’s proven method for teaching foundational literacy prevents and remediates reading difficulties, supporting its mission to ensure students reach reading proficiency by the end of third grade. Reading momentum begins at Reading Horizons.

Reading Horizons has announced the availability of its newest edition of Reading Horizons Discovery®, a foundational literacy program that is tech-enabled and uses the company’s proven, effective instructional method aligned with the science of reading. Reading Horizons Discovery® is evidence-based and designed in collaboration with classroom teachers. The program includes in-depth educator support from onboarding through implementation, with embedded coaching and dynamic grouping for differentiation based on continual real-time assessment data.

The new Reading Horizons Discovery® includes a purposeful lineup of new and expanded features and functions, all developed to build momentum toward reading proficiency. The result is science of reading-based instruction that is easier to teach, simpler to track, and more successful in transforming reading proficiency. 

Smart New Features. Powerful New Instruction.

Leading the lineup of new features in Reading Horizons Discovery® are:

• Sound Wall Instruction Connected Directly to Phonics Lessons begins at the kindergarten level to sync phoneme instruction with alphabet instruction, leading to blending sounds and building words.
• More Differentiated Instruction and Practice Opportunities lead to faster mastery. After each whole group lesson, a quick digital Skill Check automatically provides data to determine differentiated small groups and centers for additional instruction and practice, with an immediate visual dashboard display indicating students’ proficiency in key concepts. Students’ devices automatically sync with coordinating, gamified assessment and practice, reinforcing the day’s skill and monitoring progress.
• More Decodable Texts all aligned directly with the program’s scope and sequence will save teachers time and save schools money while making sure students get the practice they need each step of the way.
• Grade-Level Specific Content for phonemic awareness, phonics, and spelling is designed for teaching at a developmentally appropriate pace and tightly aligned to standards and the science of reading. This streamlines planning and lesson delivery for teachers.

Along with the new programmatic enhancements, the latest version includes on-demand professional learning through short training videos accompanying each lesson. Student progress is tracked automatically in real time, and class data is at teachers’ fingertips through the digital dashboard. It includes pacing recommendations to support instructional sequences and track progress against completion goals. All-inclusive phonological awareness, decoding and encoding, and sight recognition lessons are in one place for consistent, impactful instructional delivery.

Shantell Berrett Blake, Vice President of Education and Outreach at Reading Horizons, noted, “The newest edition of Reading Horizons Discovery® helps bridge research to practice and provides teachers with everything they need to increase their knowledge and skills to implement science-based foundational literacy instruction in their classrooms. Resources and support are readily available to instructors and administrators right when they need it. Our purpose is to partner with educators to ensure teacher and student success.”

Elizabeth Greene, a first-grade teacher at Springmore Elementary School in Cleveland County, North Carolina, noted, “I am able to take the scripted lessons and use them in my classroom and ensure success for all of my students.” 

Schedule a call to learn more about the new Reading Horizons Discovery®.

About Reading Horizons

Reading Horizons empowers educators to eradicate illiteracy with effective, tech-enabled foundational reading instruction that helps all students achieve reading proficiency. For 40 years, Reading Horizons has continuously aligned its simple instructional method with advancements in the science of reading. We have supported educators and students with ongoing, synergistic partnerships, serving as a trusted, innovative foundational literacy partner. Adopted by over 50,000 educators, our proven method for teaching foundational literacy prevents and remediates reading difficulties, supporting our mission to ensure students reach reading proficiency by the end of third grade. Reading momentum begins at Reading Horizons.

(May 9, 2023—Kaysville, Utah) Reading Horizons, a purpose-driven organization that empowers educators to eradicate illiteracy, is honored to announce its inclusion in Inc. Magazine’s prestigious 2023 Best Workplaces list. This recognition underscores the company’s commitment to building a mission-centric, collaborative work environment that empowers educators to help all students become proficient readers.

The Best Workplaces list celebrates organizations that excel in creating dynamic work environments and providing employees with crucial support, resources, and motivation to flourish. Reading Horizons distinguished itself in these categories:

• Engagement Outcomes:

  Focusing on people and making a positive impact on literacy.

• Team Dynamics:

  Collaborating and supporting each other and those we serve.

• Trust in Leadership:

  Setting each other up for success and finding synergetic solutions. 

Additionally, Reading Horizons’ distinction as a top workplace stems from the company’s focus on employee fulfillment, alignment with the company mission, and work-life balance. Some distinctive benefits contributing to its high score include flexible hours, paid maternity and paternity leave, wellness resources (including one paid wellness day per month), opportunities for celebrating wins together, and a comprehensive mentorship program.

“We appreciate the opportunity to be recognized on the Inc. Best Workplaces of 2023 list. It is just one way to reflect on our team players’ unwavering dedication to our mission, core values, and educators we serve,” said Trisha Thomas, President of Reading Horizons. “Individual team players at Reading Horizons play a unique and valuable role in shaping and maintaining our thriving, collaborative, and supportive culture.”

As Reading Horizons expands its impact, it remains steadfast in fostering an inclusive, supportive, and empowering work environment that resonates with its mission of eradicating illiteracy and transforming lives.

About Reading Horizons

Reading Horizons supports educators with tech-enabled, evidence-based foundational reading instruction that helps all students achieve reading proficiency. For 40 years, Reading Horizons has continually aligned its instructional method with advancements in the science of reading. Adopted by more than 50,000 educators, our proven method for teaching foundational literacy is designed to prevent and remediate reading difficulties, supporting our mission to ensure students reach reading proficiency by the end of third grade. Reading Horizons is where reading momentum begins. For more information, visit readinghorizons.com.

(April 13, 2023—Kaysville, Utah) Reading Horizons, a leading provider of foundational literacy programs, has announced that its innovative Reading Horizons Discovery® has been recognized by the Texas Resource Review (TRR). Texas passed House Bill (HB) 3 to address the problem of students lacking essential early literacy skills. This legislation mandates all Texas school districts implement a phonics curriculum using systematic direct instruction from kindergarten through third grade. The TRR has acknowledged Reading Horizons Discovery as a K–3 foundational literacy program that uses systematic direct instruction to ensure all students attain reading proficiency by the end of third grade by building crucial early literacy skills. 

This recognition comes after an extensive review process by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). In partnership with independent reviewers, the TEA evaluated Reading Horizons Discovery based on rigorous criteria, including alignment with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards, program efficacy, and ease of implementation.

“The Texas Resource Review’s endorsement is a testament to our curriculum’s impact, crafted from nearly 40 years of innovation aligned with research. We’re honored and motivated to continue empowering Texas educators in eradicating illiteracy,” said Tyson Smith, CEO of Reading Horizons. “Our dedicated team has worked tirelessly to create an effective program anchored in reading science that supports readers at various proficiency levels. This recognition is a testament to their efforts.”

Reading Horizons Discovery offers tech-enabled, explicit, systematic, and sequential instruction in phonics and decoding. As a trusted and valuable resource for districts and schools aiming to enhance literacy instruction, Reading Horizons shows up as a supportive partner to educators to help ensure students reach proficiency by the end of third grade.

LEARN MORE about how our reading experts can help you eradicate illiteracy in Texas.

About Reading Horizons

Reading Horizons supports educators with tech-enabled, effective foundational reading instruction that helps all students achieve reading proficiency. For 40 years, Reading Horizons has continually aligned its instructional method with advancements in the science of reading. Adopted by more than 50,000 educators, our proven method for teaching foundational literacy is specifically designed to prevent and remediate reading difficulties, supporting our mission to ensure students reach reading proficiency by the end of third grade. Reading Horizons is where reading momentum begins. For more information, visit readinghorizons.com.

The in-person series will empower education leaders with tools and strategies for teaching foundational literacy anchored in reading science

(KAYSVILLE, UT) March 14, 2023—Reading Horizons believes literacy is opportunity. To act on its long-standing commitment to helping all students achieve reading proficiency, the organization today introduced “Let’s Talk Literacy,” a series of free in-person professional learning events for education leaders nationwide. 

Let’s Talk Literacy events give administrators an opportunity to learn, collaborate, and share challenges, ideas, and experiences with colleagues. The events also introduce actionable tools and practical strategies proven to boost reading proficiency. Participating educators will receive a full sample set of 54 decodable books and other resources to support a hands-on understanding of reading science fundamentals.

Reading Horizons serves as a supportive partner to more than 50,000 educators, working side-by-side with frontline classroom teachers and instructional leaders alike to improve reading proficiency and achievement. This new series of events enriches that partnership by fostering crucial, thoughtful conversations focused on making a measurable impact on reading proficiency and students’ futures.

“Our objective is to embrace and unite diverse perspectives to share best practices and build upon both classroom experience and reading science,” said Dr. Jennifer A. Bishop, national curriculum consultant at Reading Horizons. “By elevating crucial conversations about the most effective way to get all students reading, we strive to improve reading proficiency and literacy outcomes throughout the country.”

Reading Horizons provides engaging, accessible, systematic lessons to help all students master foundational reading skills, making measurable, lasting progress. The Reading Horizons multisensory method, paired with a new tech-supported lesson delivery system, helps educators provide effective, science-based reading instruction to all learners.

Let’s Talk Literacy events will be held this spring across the U.S., beginning on March 28 with events in Florida, Georgia, New York, and Pennsylvania. To join a supportive community of education leaders who are passionate about improving reading proficiency, administrators can sign up for a Let’s Talk Literacy event near them at readinghorizons.com. 

About Reading Horizons

Reading Horizons supports educators with tech-supported, evidence-based foundational reading instruction that helps all students achieve reading proficiency. For nearly 40 years, Reading Horizons has continuously aligned its instructional method with advancements in the science of reading. Adopted by more than 50,000 educators, our method for teaching foundational literacy is proven to effectively prevent and remediate reading difficulties, allowing students to learn confidently. Reading Horizons is where reading momentum begins. For more information, visit readinghorizons.com.