 With state lawmakers and parents pushing back against classroom technology use, the national reading nonprofit reaffirms its steadfast pledge to support teachers with multi-format resources. In response to growing scrutiny of classroom technology, ReadWorks is underscoring its educator-first approach with flexible, evidence-based resources designed to support, not replace, teacher-led instruction Recent reporting from EdSurge (“Screen Time Concerns Lead to Backlash Against Edtech Vetting Process”), highlights rising concerns among parents, teachers, and lawmakers about the unchecked proliferation of student-facing digital devices. Several states are now introducing rigorous vetting standards and screen-time bans in early elementary grades to combat digital distraction and privacy concerns. Amid growing concerns around classroom screen time, ReadWorks continues to prioritize teacher-led instruction with flexible, evidence-based resources that can be used in print or digitally. Our platform is designed to make high-quality reading instruction accessible and manageable for educators, not to replace them or require student-facing technology. That’s why teachers have always had the ability to print and deliver resources in the way that works best for their classrooms. “Our mission as a nonprofit has always been to build products that are easy to incorporate into the curriculum that is already being taught in the classroom, engaging for students, and highly impactful for teachers.,” said Dr. Susanne Nobles, Chief Academic Officer of ReadWorks. “We have never created tech for student-facing multimedia engagement. We believe in providing both high-quality print and digital capabilities, leaving the choice of delivery entirely in the hands of the educator.” This teacher-first approach is reflected in a nationwide demand in educators for tangible, printed reading materials. Over this school year alone, more than 419,000 educators have actively utilized ReadWorks’ print capabilities to deliver high-quality physical texts that build essential background knowledge and vocabulary. As a nonprofit dedicated to equitable access, these offerings are all free of charge! A Principled Stance on Artificial Intelligence As the educational technology industry rushes to implement student-facing Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools that introduce additional screen time and unvetted algorithmic risks, ReadWorks has made a deliberate, mission-driven decision to not prioritize AI tools for student use. Instead, the nonprofit currently only uses AI internally as a backend productivity tool to help accelerate and streamline our work. Proven Impact, Trusted by Millions ReadWorks continues to prove that exceptional, evidence-based instruction does not require flashy tech stacks or gamified distractions. The nonprofit’s success is anchored by core proof points that drive measurable student impact:
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Every year, educators across the country go above and beyond to make reading instruction engaging, meaningful, and impactful for students. This year, we are thrilled to recognize ten incredible ReadWorks super users whose dedication to literacy and consistent use of ReadWorks has stood out in a big way. These educators have assigned hundreds of reading passages, supported students with thousands of activities, and made ReadWorks an essential part of learning in their classrooms and schools. Their commitment to helping students build background knowledge, strengthen comprehension skills, and grow as confident readers deserves to be celebrated. Meet Our Top 10 Super Users of 2025–2026 1. Marijoy C - Virginia Marijoy led the way this year with an astounding 852 assignments and 1,135 student activities completed. Her students engaged deeply with reading all year long, making literacy practice a daily habit. 2. Emily K - Texas Emily’s classroom saw incredible engagement, with 871 student activities completed and consistent implementation across the school year. Her commitment to student reading growth truly shines. 3. Monyette - Mississippi Monyette helped students in her Missouri classroom complete 824 reading activities while maintaining strong classroom usage throughout the year. Her dedication to literacy instruction is making a lasting impact on students. She's been a ReadWorks users for three years! 4. Sherri H - Utah Sherri demonstrated exceptional consistency and depth of implementation, supporting students through hundreds of meaningful reading interactions and classroom assignments. 5. Tara W - Maryland Tara’s students benefited from a high level of engagement with ReadWorks content this year. Her thoughtful use of reading resources helped keep literacy learning active and accessible. 6. Lori K - Minnesota Lori’s commitment to reading instruction helped drive more than 500 student activities this year. Her classroom clearly values strong literacy habits and regular reading practice. 7. Raymond H - Illinois Raymond created a highly engaged reading environment, with students completing hundreds of activities and interacting consistently with nonfiction texts and comprehension supports. 8. Jennifer W - Iowa Jennifer stood out with remarkable assignment usage and a strong implementation strategy that helped students stay actively involved in reading throughout the year. 9. Dinise M - Indiana Dinise has been using ReadWorks for many years with her adult learners at her local community college. Her classroom has demonstrated outstanding dedication to literacy growth through regular use of ReadWorks resources and strong student participation. You can find Dinise as a guest speaker on some of our webinars that focus on using ReadWorks with adult learners! "ReadWorks is an essential tool in my adult education classroom. It helps bridge the reading gap by offering diverse, high-interest topics that validate their life experiences, ultimately promoting a culture of equity, inclusion, building self-confidence and interest in reading." - Dinise M. 10. Imelda C - Texas Imelda helped foster an active reading culture as a tutor in Houston Texas, encouraging students to engage with rich nonfiction texts and meaningful comprehension practice all year long. She's been an avid ReadWorks user for two years! Thank You for Inspiring Readers To our super users: thank you for the time, care, and energy you pour into your students every day. Your work is helping students become stronger readers, more curious learners, and more confident thinkers. At ReadWorks, we are continually inspired by educators like you who make literacy instruction come alive in classrooms across the country. Congratulations on an incredible year! This month, we are introducing a new way to support students receiving special education services, helping families prevent summer slide, and sharing why donors believe in and support our work! Thank you for partnering with ReadWorks to provide free teacher instruction that builds the knowledge and vocabulary that drive students’ reading comprehension.
Want to learn more? Watch our on-demand webinar, perfect for parents, guardians, tutors, and anyone looking to keep young learners engaged and learning over the summer. Why I Give to ReadWorks Share why you believe in keeping high-quality reading resources free for every educator and student, and we will send you a small gift to help you champion the cause. Email us at: [email protected]. We are proud to be supported by nearly 10,000 donors whose gifts of all sizes make this work possible. Below, you can hear directly from two of our donors about why they support ReadWorks: "It is an honor to support you. Our 9-year-old son has benefited from ReadWorks a lot since the 1st grade [now 4th grade] and he does a great job in reading because of ReadWorks." - Yen-Po Chiu, FL "I am writing to share the heart behind my support for your mission. As a business owner, tutor, and teacher, my commitment to education is driven by my work. My motivation to give comes from seeing how ReadWorks directly makes an impact:
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Graphic organizers are proven scaffolds that help students visualize connections, organize complex information, and unlock the “why” behind the text. These are all important steps to support your students’ reading comprehension. Introducing ReadWorks Graphic Organizers! Use them alongside our library of high-quality passages to help students without the prep stress. Make Thinking VisibleWe’ve created a selection of different graphic organizers that can help your students activate knowledge and unlock their understanding of different kinds of texts. Use KWL Charts to activate students' prior knowledge before they tackle a text. Try Venn Diagrams to explore the relationships between ideas within or across passages. Support your students' understanding of important events with Cause & Effect or Sequencing organizers. Deepen student understanding and engagement with these graphic organizers today! Easy to Use Digitally or in PrintThe ReadWorks graphic organizers are interactive and contain fillable text fields. Students can type directly onto them and educators can set up organizers for the whole class before making copies (by adding the title or other labels). These graphic organizers can be used digitally or in print. For younger students, try our organizers with lines. Download your Free Digital Graphic Organizers to Deepen Understanding today:
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Individualized instruction is the core of Special Education. Whether you are teaching in a resource classroom, or working with a small group or one-on-one, ReadWorks provides evidence-based reading interventions needed to meet diverse goals for special education (SPED) reading comprehension. We are thrilled to introduce this FREE SPED RESOURCE DOWNLOAD that organizes all of our resources designed for students with disabilities and ideas to help reach IEP goals all in one helpful guide. How to Use ReadWorks for DifferentiationDifferentiate Content: Don't spend hours manually rewriting passages. Use StepReads to provide more accessible versions of the same text. This allows you to scaffold all students towards grade level reading. Filtering for Student Interests: Use our advanced filters to find passages by Lexile level, grade, or topic. Readability Tools: Support students with visual impairments, dyslexia, and other disabilities using our student-facing features:
Digital Accessibility: Student facing features are built into each passage to support different types of learners.
Question Sets to Check for Understanding: Assess reading comprehension through question sets and the Book of Knowledge, both supported by various features like audio. Use the digital question sets for automated grading! ReadWorks Teacher Dashboard to Track Progress: Monitor students’ reading progress with automated data to bring to your next IEP meeting or quarterly progress report. Save hours on lesson prep. Support every learner.
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