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Strong Literacy Skills Unlock Achievement in Every Subject: ...

 
We can predict a child's academic and personal success based on one key characteristic. Yep, just one. What is it? That student's ability to read fluently by 3rd grade. According ...
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12 of Our Favorite Tools For Struggling Readers

 
Based on a multitude of research over the last few decades, we now know that with effective instruction based on the Science of Reading, 95% of children can learn to read by the ...
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Successful Early Literacy Tutoring Programs Have These 5 ...

 
Evaluating Early Literacy Programs: 5 Essential Questions for Principals Literacy is undeniably a cornerstone of a child's educational journey. As educators, it's our ...

High-Impact Tutoring

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The ROI of High-Impact Tutoring: A District Leader's Guide to ...

 
By third grade, a child's reading ability begins to shape their future: those who fall behind are four times more likely to walk away from education altogether. Here's the ...
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Virtual Tutoring That Works: Dispelling 3 Myths and Sharing ...

 
At OnYourMark Education, we’re passionate about closing the literacy gap. Our high-impact live virtual tutoring program, rooted in the Science of Reading, helps schools scale Tier ...
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Quality Education, Quality Life: Improving Reading Skills in ...

 
An OnYourMark Case Study: Lincoln Parish Schools Summary With reading proficiency gaps in some K-2 students at Lincoln Parish Schools in Ruston, Louisiana, former Chief Academic ...

For Principals

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Virtual Tutoring That Works: Dispelling 3 Myths and Sharing ...

 
At OnYourMark Education, we’re passionate about closing the literacy gap. Our high-impact live virtual tutoring program, rooted in the Science of Reading, helps schools scale Tier ...
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5 Proven Ways to Improve Literacy Despite Teacher Shortages

 
  Short on Teachers Plus Struggling Readers Did you struggle to fill teaching vacancies before this school year? If your answer is an enthusiastic “Yes!” you’re not alone. ...
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Strong Literacy Skills Unlock Achievement in Every Subject: ...

 
We can predict a child's academic and personal success based on one key characteristic. Yep, just one. What is it? That student's ability to read fluently by 3rd grade. According ...

For District Leaders

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The ROI of High-Impact Tutoring: A District Leader's Guide to ...

 
By third grade, a child's reading ability begins to shape their future: those who fall behind are four times more likely to walk away from education altogether. Here's the ...
principals high-impact tutoring district leaders

Virtual Tutoring That Works: Dispelling 3 Myths and Sharing ...

 
At OnYourMark Education, we’re passionate about closing the literacy gap. Our high-impact live virtual tutoring program, rooted in the Science of Reading, helps schools scale Tier ...
Science of Reading teachers principals high-impact tutoring district leaders

Strong Literacy Skills Unlock Achievement in Every Subject: ...

 
We can predict a child's academic and personal success based on one key characteristic. Yep, just one. What is it? That student's ability to read fluently by 3rd grade. According ...

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Quality Education, Quality Life: Improving Reading Skills in K-2 Students
An OnYourMark Case Study: Lincoln Parish Schools Summary With reading proficiency gaps in some K-2 students at Lincoln Parish Schools in Ruston, Louisiana, former Chief Academic Officer Dana Talley sought support from virtual high-dosage tutoring provider OnYourMark Education to close reading gaps for primary grades. After 10 weeks, the 80 students receiving support grew +4.2% on their overall composite reading scores. Kindergartners showed the highest gains, moving from the 13th to 24th percentiles.
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Students Faced Reading Challenges. OnYourMark Helped Them Thrive.
An OnYourMark Case Study Overview At Uplift Luna Primary School in Dallas, Texas, students like Veronica (name changed for privacy) struggled to read at grade level. The challenges were steep: the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, gaps in foundational literacy skills, and the pressure to meet rising academic standards. But with the help of OnYourMark Education and dedicated tutors like Donna Auwarter, Veronica—and many others—found not just academic success, but also confidence and a love for learning.
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