Really Great Reading Secures Kansas Approval for At-Risk Literacy Programs

Event summary

  • Really Great Reading's literacy suite approved for Kansas At-Risk Evidence-Based Programs List on April 7, 2026.
  • Approval covers K-12 programs spanning phonological awareness to advanced decoding.
  • 2024 NAEP scores show only 15% of low-income 4th graders in Kansas read proficiently.
  • RGR's programs hold an 'all green' rating from EdReports and align with ESSA evidence standards.
  • Approval adds to 17 state approvals including Texas, Florida, and Arkansas.

The big picture

Really Great Reading's approval underscores the growing emphasis on evidence-based literacy interventions in K-12 education. With only 15% of low-income 4th graders in Kansas reading proficiently, the state's endorsement of RGR's programs highlights the strategic importance of directing at-risk funding toward proven solutions. This move aligns with broader industry trends favoring data-driven, structured literacy instruction grounded in the Science of Reading.

What we're watching

Market Expansion
Whether RGR can leverage this approval to accelerate adoption in other states with similar at-risk funding mechanisms.
Program Impact
The pace at which RGR's programs demonstrate measurable outcomes for at-risk students in Kansas.
Competitive Positioning
How this approval affects RGR's standing against other evidence-based literacy providers in the state.