ReadWorks May 2026 Update

5/29/2026

While teachers and students nationwide are finishing the school year, we at ReadWorks are already working hard behind the scenes to ensure a successful start in the fall. Throughout this year, our generous donors enabled us to deepen our impact in under-resourced communities. Stay tuned this summer for our 2025-2026 report card to hear more about how ReadWorks made a difference this year!

Help ReadWorks Keep Classroom Resources 100% Free!

As the school year wraps up, millions of K-12 students nationwide are celebrating their growth as readers. Teachers across all 50 states rely on ReadWorks' free, research-backed tools to build strong comprehension skills—especially in under-resourced communities where budgets are tight.

To ensure these resources remain entirely free for teachers through the next school year, we rely on the support of donors who share our vision that every student should be able to read with understanding, confidence, and joy.

As a nonprofit, ReadWorks bridges the gap by providing barrier-free access to top-tier instructional support. Your donation directly impacts classrooms in communities where access to high-quality literacy materials will make the biggest impact.

We need your help to keep these vital resources completely free for educators next year. It costs ReadWorks approximately $5 per teacher, so every gift counts and makes a difference! Celebrate joyful and confident readers today with a tax-deductible donation. Thank you!

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Earth Day Winners Announced!

ReadWorks' annual Earth Day contest encouraged students to creatively illustrate what inspired them and brought them joy while reading articles written in partnership with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF).

We received nearly 8,000 entries this year - nearly double last year’s entries! Teachers across the country created nearly 20,000 assignments with these Earth Day passages, empowering young readers to learn more about our ecosystem while building their vocabulary and reading confidence.

Meet our winners

Welcoming ReadWorks’ Summer Intern:
Rebecca Luo

Rebecca is a first-year MBA candidate at the Yale School of Management, specializing in the intersection of technology, strategy, and social impact. Prior to Yale, she worked as a consultant in the Tech Insights Group at Bain & Company, leveraging her background in Computer Science and Economics from Emory University.

Rebecca actively channels her professional expertise into the social sector. She currently serves on the board of directors for Boundless Literacy in New Haven and recently collaborated with Jackfruit Network, an education social enterprise in Kenya, to redesign their data collection methodologies.

She is excited to spend the summer with the ReadWorks team and work on several projects across tech, marketing, and research. Welcome, Rebecca!