My Reading Academy Implementation and Outcomes Report

This report is a research brief detailing the implementation and outcomes of My Reading Academy in the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District during the 2022–2023 school year. The program was initially introduced to pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students in spring 2021 and expanded to include first and second graders due to positive results. The report outlines the significant improvements in reading skills associated with the program, as evidenced by assessments such as the NWEA Measures of Academic Progress (MAP). It compares the performance of students using My Reading Academy against their peers who did not participate, utilizing propensity score weighting to ensure comparability. Key findings indicate that students who engaged with the program showed statistically significant higher scores on the NWEA MAP, equating to additional months of learning in reading. The report also includes feedback from educators, with all indicating a desire to continue using the program, highlighting its positive impact on student engagement and confidence in reading.