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At 95 Percent Group, our pursuit of literacy extends far beyond the classroom. We’re committed to sharing research, resources, and expertise as we advance the science of reading and empower educators everywhere.
Wisdom from the field: Lessons learned through school partnerships
Twenty years ago, 95 Percent Group was founded on a simple but profound idea that remains our guiding principle today: with the right instruction from skilled teachers, 95 percent or more of children could learn to read.
We have to make sure that we’re giving all students what they need. Students cannot be successful in life, or in school, unless they can read.
Mike Looney, EdD Superintendent, Fulton County Schools, Georgia
As educators, our knowledge is our power. In sharing all that we know with one another, we can focus our impact on what matters most — unlocking the power of literacy for every child.
Laura Stewart
Why your classroom needs decodable text—and what to consider
Decodable texts allow our students to apply the fine skills that they’re learning as they’re learning them. It allows them to develop the decoding habit that will lead to accuracy, fluency, and mastery, building young readers’ confidence.
Laura Stewart Chief Academic Officer, 95 Percent Group
The urgency of adolescent reading instruction—and why getting it right matters
A post from our Literacy Learning: Science of reading blog series written by teachers, for teachers, this series provides educators with the knowledge and best practices needed to sharpen their skills and bring effective science of reading-informed strategies to the classroom.
Struggling adolescents are not unmotivated or incapable—they have simply not received the teaching they need. With targeted, evidence-based practices, most can still graduate as proficient readers.
Jeanne Schopf, M.Ed., NBCT, C-SLDI Literacy Consultant, 95 Percent Group
Spotlight Colorado: This charter school network is transforming secondary literacy intervention
Because I have these instructional tools, my teaching career can be longer. I can
stay in the classroom without burning out—it actually feels like teacher care.
Sam Weir Secondary literacy interventionist, Rocky Mountain Prep Charter School Network, Colorado
Leveraging strategic funding for literacy success
We started this work before we even started looking at grant availability and dollars, and before any funding streams became available. If you know what your vision is, and you know what the steps are to achieve that vision, then you can actually start moving incrementally towards that. That’s key.
Jim Monti Former Director of Educational Reform, Compliance & Technology, West Warwick Public Schools, Rhode Island
Four keys to unlocking literacy across tiers of instruction
I am SO excited for the initial data we are getting from our students. We are seeing tremendous growth. The consistency from Tier 1 to Tier 2 is unparalleled to anything we have ever used. We feel that’s the secret sauce. We are so grateful for this program!
Ann Foster Elementary Curriculum Coordinator (2015 – 2023), Lexington Public Schools
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