McGraw Hill Acquires ROAR Dyslexia Screener to Bolster K–12 Literacy Portfolio — McGraw Hill, Inc.

Event summary

McGraw Hill has acquired the exclusive rights to ROAR® (Rapid Online Assessment of Reading), a research-backed dyslexia screener for K–12 students, developed at Stanford.
ROAR assesses foundational reading skills across all K–12 grades and is already approved in states like California, Kentucky, Minnesota, and Ohio.
The acquisition complements McGraw Hill’s existing literacy programs, including Emerge!, Summit!, Soar!, and ¡Emerger juntos!
Over 500,000 learners have used ROAR, providing a growing foundation for continued research and innovation in reading assessment.

The big picture

McGraw Hill’s acquisition of ROAR aligns with the growing emphasis on early literacy intervention and dyslexia screening in K–12 education. As states increasingly mandate literacy assessments, this move positions McGraw Hill as a key player in providing research-backed solutions that bridge assessment and instruction. The deal underscores the strategic importance of leveraging neuroscience and reading research to improve educational outcomes.

What we're watching

Market Adoption: Whether McGraw Hill can scale ROAR’s adoption beyond the current 500,000 users into broader K–12 districts.
Regulatory Alignment: How state-level literacy screening mandates will influence demand for ROAR in new markets.
Integration Success: The pace at which McGraw Hill integrates ROAR with its existing literacy programs to create a seamless support system.