Case Study: Decatur Public School District achieves schoolwide literacy growth with 95 Percent Group Inc.

Decatur Public School District fast-tracks district-wide literacy growth with 95 Percent Group in 6 months

The Decatur Public School District, specifically its largest elementary school, faced significant literacy instruction challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused enrollment to drop by half and disrupted learning. Principal Holly Davis-Kitson, familiar with 95 Percent Group from her teaching career, sought a solution to build a strong foundation in phonics instruction.

The district implemented 95 Percent Group's phonics products, beginning with a pilot program at Parsons Elementary in the 2023-24 school year. The solution was so successful that the district is now fast-tracking its implementation across all schools. The vendor's approach provided a common instructional language across tiers and demonstrated significant student growth and confidence within just six months, leading the district to see the value and longevity in the partnership with 95 Percent Group.

Decatur Public School District