Case Study: Charleston County School District boosts reading engagement with Beanstack

The Beanstack Buzz Reaches Charleston County

Charleston County School District sought to create a sustainable, district-wide reading initiative that moved beyond traditional quiz-based programs to cultivate a genuine love of reading for all students. They partnered with Beanstack to replace outdated methods like paper logs and restrictive point systems, which failed to foster long-term engagement and provided limited data for educators.

Beanstack provided a platform to track and celebrate all reading, which was implemented through personalized training and grassroots support from librarians. The solution led to 90% of the district's schools actively using the platform within the first semester. Students were highly engaged, and a friendly competition to hit a district-wide goal of 15 million minutes saw five schools achieve their annual community reading targets within just over a month of launch.

Charleston County School District

Christy James

Charleston County School District