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Making Reading Gains In A High-Poverty School

Making Reading Gains In A High-Poverty School

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Our school used Lexia’s programs in the past, and everyone knew it was of value. There was such a sense of loss among staff when we lost it. Now that we qualified for LAP funds, we’re going to make sure we have it for the long-term. — DOUGLAS JOHNSON, PRINCIPAL, MOUNTLAKE TERRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, EDMONDS SCHOOL DISTRICT, WA CUSTOMER BRIEF Challenge: In a high-needs, Title 1 school like Mountlake Terrace Elementary School, students enter the system with significant disparities. Some begin kindergarten or first grade with no letter recognition or experience with English; they may not have access to computers or reading material at home, stable housing, or additional support outside of school. Others come armed with pre-literacy skills learned in preschool and jump right

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