Despite modest gains, this year’s STAAR scores show that nearly half of Texas students in grades 3–8 still aren’t reading at grade level. Recovery from pandemic learning loss remains slow—and reading continues to lag far behind. It’s still the biggest barrier to student success, and too many parents don’t realize just how far behind their children really are.

A New Chapter for Dyslexia Support in Fort Worth ISD

In response to uneven outcomes and urgent parent concerns, Fort Worth ISD is rolling out a redesigned dyslexia intervention model—marking a major shift in how students are identified and supported.

The district will launch Take Flight, a therapist-delivered program for students with the most significant needs, and Bridges, a teacher-led model enhanced by a virtual co-teacher named Miss Hallie. The initiative reflects what Superintendent Karen Molinar called an “emergency response” to lagging literacy outcomes. Even with recent gains, only 37% of FWISD third graders are reading at grade level. This new approach aims to close that gap by building a deeper pipeline of trained dyslexia specialists.

One Great Book for Every Grade (K–12) From heartwarming graphic novels to powerful coming-of-age stories, the AGL Summer Reading List is your go-to guide to keep kids reading all summer long. These titles are engaging, diverse, and grade-leveled — just one great book can keep the momentum going. Swipe to see a few of our top picks → Want the full list? Download it here: https://www.atgradelevel.org/summer_reading_list

📚 AGL: Reclaiming Literacy in Fort Worth From City Hall to the classroom, the momentum is real. Fort Worth is taking action—passing resolutions, reallocating funds, and consolidating schools to invest more in students and their futures. This is what it looks like when a city gets serious about reading. Watch the timeline of progress—and see how far we've come.