Case Study: South Western School District achieves district-wide literacy transformation with 95 Percent Group

South Western School District transforms K-5 literacy across 4 elementary schools with 95 Percent Group

The South Western School District, located in Hanover, Pennsylvania, faced a challenge with declining foundational literacy skills among its approximately 2,000 K-5 students. The district's leaders recognized the need for a significant overhaul of their reading curriculum and sought a science of reading-based approach to achieve transformational literacy change.

The district partnered with 95 Percent Group to implement a cohesive and unified phonics program across all K-5 elementary classrooms. This solution, which included an effective and aligned intervention system, was part of a well-planned, multi-year implementation journey. While specific metrics are not provided in the text, the case study from 95 Percent Group highlights the successful district-wide adoption of the new curriculum, which was designed to motivate both students and teachers and unlock literacy for all students.

South Western School District