Pennsylvania Mandate Boosts Savvas Literacy Curriculum Adoption

Event summary

  • Pennsylvania's Department of Education (PDE) approved Savvas Learning Company's 'myView Literacy' curriculum for statewide K-5 English Language Arts instruction.
  • myView Literacy is the only approved curriculum to receive 'All-Green' ratings in EdReports' 2.1 evaluation.
  • Pennsylvania's Act 135 mandates evidence-based reading instruction (EBRI) starting in the 2027-28 school year.
  • A recent ESSA Level 4 study showed statistically significant reading gains for students using myView Literacy.

The big picture

Pennsylvania's adoption of evidence-based reading instruction, driven by Act 135, represents a significant shift towards standardized curriculum and a potential tailwind for companies like Savvas offering aligned solutions. The 'All-Green' EdReports rating provides a strong validation of myView Literacy’s quality and positions Savvas favorably for expansion into other states with similar mandates. This approval underscores the growing importance of data-backed learning materials in the K-12 education market.

What we're watching

Implementation Pace
The speed at which Pennsylvania schools adopt myView Literacy will determine the immediate revenue impact for Savvas, particularly given the 2027-28 mandate.
Competitive Landscape
How other ELA curriculum providers react to Savvas’s dominant position in Pennsylvania will shape the broader market dynamics and potential for future approvals in other states.
Efficacy Validation
Continued demonstration of student achievement gains through independent assessments will be crucial for Savvas to secure further state and district approvals.

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