Posted on February 4, 2021
To support the continued development of the ReadWorks digital platform to improve teacher instruction and student achievement in reading comprehension. This phase of development will be driven by continued data analysis efforts and ongoing consultation of cognitive science research and educator feedback. The grant will provide support for the Manager of Data Analytics who is in charge of ReadWorks’ data analysis efforts. ReadWorks seeks to improve teacher effectiveness and raise student achievement in reading comprehension through research-based, classroom-proven instructional practices and curriculum, and through free, open-access online technology. Given the online nature of their work, ReadWorks is uniquely positioned to support the ongoing education of children around the country during this unprecedented pandemic, helping to ensure that they do not fall behind on their learning.