Really Great Reading Secures Utah Tier I Nod for Expanded Literacy Programs
Event summary
- Really Great Reading (RGR) earned Utah Tier I recommendation for its literacy suite when paired with Great Minds Arts & Letters®, allowing statewide core classroom instruction use.
- Approval extends RGR's Utah presence from supplemental K–2 instruction to K–5 core and intervention programs.
- RGR's programs are grounded in the Science of Reading and designed to support diverse learners, including Emergent Bilinguals and students with disabilities.
- Utah's Tier I designation confirms alignment with Utah Core Standards and high-quality instructional materials criteria.
The big picture
Really Great Reading's Utah Tier I approval underscores the growing demand for evidence-based literacy solutions aligned with the Science of Reading. This strategic win positions RGR to compete more aggressively in the $14 billion U.S. K–12 instructional materials market, where states are increasingly prioritizing transparent, research-backed curricula. The partnership with Great Minds further strengthens RGR's offering, addressing ongoing challenges in reading achievement highlighted by recent NAEP results.
What we're watching
- Market Expansion
- Whether RGR can leverage this approval to secure similar endorsements in other states, accelerating its national footprint.
- Partnership Dynamics
- How the collaboration with Great Minds will evolve, particularly in reinforcing foundational skills within a coherent core curriculum.
- Impact Measurement
- The pace at which RGR can demonstrate measurable improvements in reading achievement, particularly for historically marginalized learners.
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