Stories Matter: Help Show Why ReadWorks Is Essential

Stories help our nonprofit funders gain a deeper understanding about why ReadWorks is more important than ever. They also help other teachers navigate the complex job of instructing students through learning to read, and building background knowledge and reading comprehension.

​We rely on educator, parent and student's voices to keep ReadWorks evidence-based and FREE—please share a story about the impact ReadWorks has had on you, your students, or your school! 

Whether it was differentiating reading levels, supporting multilingual learners, or tackling specific comprehension challenges—your creativity and dedication are what bring ReadWorks to life.

The Top Three Stories Will Receive a $100 Gift Card! 

All stories will have the opportunity to be published on social media, and under the Comprehension Chronicles section on the ReadWorks blog!

It's super easy to participate: 

1. Click here to submit a text or video version of your story by July 15th, 2025.
2. We'll send you a confirmation email about if and when your story is published. 
3. We will announce the top three story winners in July 2025! 

Get Inspired

What Makes a Great Story:​

• Share a bit about yourself and your students
• Present a challenge or obstacle you faced
• Describe the action you took to address it
• Highlight any growth, change, or shift that occurred
• Conclude with an outcome, takeaway, or resolution​
• Be specific 
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Submission Guidelines:

• Written stories should be between 1,000–3,000 words
• Video submissions should be no longer than 4 minutes
• Images are encouraged (please ensure you have permission to share them)

Story categories​
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• Using ReadWorks resources (e.g., Article-A-Day, Spanish-English Paired Texts, Decodable Texts, Book Studies, or Standards Alignments)
• Selecting topics or grade-level texts that supported student growth
• Demonstrating growth in reading comprehension
• Demonstrating growth in vocabulary
• Building background knowledge through ReadWorks
• Increasing student confidence in reading
• Responding to a specific literacy challenge using ReadWorks
• Differentiating instruction with ReadWorks tools

Submit A Story

Click the images to read real teacher stories and get inspired to share your own!