Articles from Reading Horizons

Reading Horizons® is honored to announce that both Reading Horizons® Discovery (K-3) and Reading Horizons® Elevate (4-12+) have earned prestigious honors in the Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence Best of 2024. These products were recognized for their outstanding contributions to literacy education and empowering students and educators.

Reading Horizons® has released a 2023–2024 study showcasing the impact of its Elevate curriculum in Lumpkin County Schools, Dahlonega, GA. Lumpkin County chose Reading Horizons® Elevate (RHE), aligned with the science of reading and rooted in Orton-Gillingham principles, to enhance literacy among 272 fourth- and fifth-grade students. All three district elementary schools implemented RHE in grades 4–5 as their Tier 1, 2, and 3 phonics curriculum.

Reading Horizons®, a leading provider of structured literacy instruction, continues to support Texas schools in addressing the critical need for foundational literacy. With its 100% alignment to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and recognition on the 2024 SBOE Approved Instructional Materials list, Reading Horizons Discovery (RHD) is impacting reading proficiency for all learners by transforming K-3 literacy instruction across general education, intervention, special education, and emerging bilingual settings.

Reading Horizons® Discovery has been recognized as a Texas SBOE Approved Instructional Material, earning a tier-one designation for K–3 English phonics. This esteemed approval was granted through the rigorous Instructional Materials Review and Approval (IMRA) process established under Texas House Bill 1605. Reading Horizons was awarded 100% alignment and zero objections from the review board.

Reading Horizons, a leader in structured literacy instruction, is excited to announce its strategic partnership with LitLab.ai, an early reading platform that accelerates decoding and fluency growth through innovative, student-safe AI technology. This collaboration brings together Reading Horizons' evidence-based methodologies with LitLab’s personalized learning tools to deliver engaging and differentiated literacy experiences for educators and students alike.

Reading Horizons®, a leader in foundational literacy instruction, proudly introduces Reading Horizons Discovery (RHD) WORLD, an innovative student software program designed to develop essential literacy skills for kindergarten through third-grade students. As a key component of the Reading Horizons Discovery (RHD) Product Suite, RHD WORLD transforms literacy principle practice into an adventure with interactive activities and captivating narratives.

Reading Horizons®, a leader in literacy intervention, introduces an accelerated one-semester intervention solution within its Reading Horizons® Elevate (RHE) program to address the urgent literacy needs of students in grades four and up. RHE Express Track is an intensive option that empowers schools to deliver impactful literacy improvements in a single semester, providing an age-appropriate practical solution for districts aiming to boost reading proficiency within a limited time frame.

Reading Horizons®, a leading innovator in foundational literacy instruction, proudly introduces Reading Horizons Discovery (RHD) LIVE, an advanced platform designed to streamline teacher lesson preparation, enhance student engagement, and simplify data-driven instruction. As a key component of the Reading Horizons Discovery Product Suite, RHD LIVE helps educators maximize their time and boost student success while providing valuable tools for administrators to monitor and improve performance.

Reading Horizons® is proud to announce that the Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE) has endorsed its foundational literacy products for another three-year term. This official endorsement, valid from September 19, 2024, through September 19, 2027, reaffirms Reading Horizons’ continued commitment to providing effective literacy solutions for educators and students in the special education field.

Reading Horizons Discovery® Product Suite and Reading Horizons Elevate® were included in Tech & Learning's 2024 “Best Tools for Back to School.” The annual awards help education leaders find the most effective educational technologies to drive innovation in their districts. Winners were selected based on their impact, usability, and overall contribution to education.

Northampton County Schools has chosen Reading Horizons, a leading provider of foundational literacy programs, to enhance reading instruction in two elementary schools in northeastern North Carolina. The district is setting the stage for a successful school year by implementing a research-based foundational reading program to strengthen skills for its youngest learners across 19 K–2 classrooms. This move aligns with the county’s five-year strategic plan to increase the percentage of students proficient in reading by the end of 3rd grade.

Reading Horizons, the leading provider of foundational literacy instruction, released today Reading Horizons Discovery® (RHD) Product Suite, an expansion of its EdReports All Green, K-3 supplemental curriculum program for developing a solid reading foundation for academic achievement.

Reading Horizons is excited to announce the launch of Season 6 of its acclaimed podcast, Literacy Talks. The new season brings in a fresh lineup of engaging and insightful discussions centered around the science of reading, literacy education, and the latest advancements in teaching strategies.

Today, Reading Horizons, a leading provider of foundational literacy programs, relaunched The Science of Reading Collective (SoR Collective) community, a free resource for literacy educators and experts.

IOTA Community Schools has chosen Reading Horizons, a leading provider of foundational literacy programs, to enhance reading instruction across four middle and high schools in the Memphis Metro Area. IOTA has raised the bar in education 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.

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, 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, a leading literacy provider, today launched a comprehensive new brand identity, underscoring the profound need for reading proficiency in the formative and critical K-3 years.