The latest NAEP reading scores confirm what educators and literacy advocates have long known: the systems and structures we rely on to teach reading are failing too many students.
40% of 4th graders and 33% of 8th graders scored “below basic”—the highest in decades.
The most vulnerable students remain the hardest hit, despite national efforts to improve literacy instruction.
While some states, like Louisiana, have seen success by embracing the Science of Reading, most have struggled to reverse the downward trend.
This decline isn’t just a pandemic-era issue. It’s the result of long-standing instructional gaps, increased screen time, and shifting attention spans. Yet, the response has been to place more demands on teachers—asking them to be data analysts, curriculum designers, and interventionists all at once. It isn’t working.
At The Indy Learning Team with Adira Reads, we see firsthand the dedication of teachers and administrators. They work tirelessly, juggling multiple curricula, tailoring instruction on the fly, and striving to meet every student’s needs. But the reality is, we need scalable solutions that provide transparency, accountability, and real-time support.
That’s why we created TILT Tech with Adira Reads—a powerful tool designed to equip educators with evidence-based literacy strategies, real-time data, and structured support so they can focus on what they do best: teaching.
The time for incremental change is over. If we want to break free from this “stable level of mediocrity” in literacy, we need bold action. We need collaboration, innovation, and unwavering support for teachers and students.
If you’re ready to join us in reshaping literacy instruction and ensuring every child becomes a confident reader, let’s talk.
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