Innovating for Impact
See what’s new and what’s next from Really Great Reading. Our curriculum updates, digital enhancements, and new data tools are built to reduce instructional lift, strengthen implementation, and accelerate measurable literacy growth in PreK-12 classrooms.
A dynamic word study curriculum for curious readers
Orbit bridges multisyllabic decoding with advanced word study, helping students move from reading words to understanding and applying them in meaningful contexts. Explicit, systematic instruction in advanced phonics, morphology, and language builds the foundation for fluency, comprehension, and academic success.
- Step-by-step lesson plans, engaging online tools, and visual supports for teachers
- Game-based decoding and vocabulary practice for students
- Embedded progress monitoring and reporting
- Tier 1 instruction for 3rd grade; Intervention for grades 3-12
Streamlined professional learning, anytime, anywhere
Access implementation resources, Science of Reading content, and asynchronous product training in the new professional learning hub from Really Great Reading. Built for administrators, coaches, and teachers, the PD Library simplifies assigning, tracking, and completing training.
- Easy PD assignment and monitoring for improved fidelity and stronger outcomes
- Microlearning modules including Handwriting, Reading Playground & Arcade, InferCabulary, Vocabulary Playground, and more
- SoR in Seconds: 5-minute learning bites on essential topics
- Asynchronous trainings for all RGR literacy programs
Purposeful, game-based practice for older learners
Offering skill-aligned practice for upper elementary and secondary students, the Reading Arcade engages adolescents and reinforces reading skills while capturing real-time progress data. Educators target instruction with precision, ensuring every student receives the right support at the right time.
- Age-respectful and interactive activities
- Automatic progress monitoring for teachers
- Instant insights into student growth and skill gaps
- Opportunities to personalize instruction and support
Measure what matters: Reading Growth & Program Impact
Offering a clear view of reading growth over time, the Proficiency Report connects assessments with daily performance. Educators see where growth is accelerating, where gaps remain, and how instruction is driving results. Administrators gain a data-backed view of proficiency trends across schools and monitor outcomes holistically.
- Integrates Beginning-, Middle-, and End-of-Program assessments with unit-level performance data
- Visualizes growth trends across students, classes, and skills
- Filters by skill and subskill to capture instructional impact
- Exports and shareable views communicate results clearly
District-wide reporting for Admins, on your terms
Generate customizable exports from a single interface, without class limits or support requests, with the Admin Data Export Tool. Choose from summary, assessment, skill-level, or raw activity reports, and filter a variety of filters to match your reporting needs.
- Export current or past district-wide data in one file
- Access high-level and granular insights
- Integrate with third-party data systems
Simpler, faster assignment navigation
The redesigned Assignment Experience makes assigning assessments, diagnostics, videos, and eBooks more intuitive and more aligned to instructional goals. A clear left-to-right workflow, enhanced filters, and pre-selected assessment content reduce decision fatigue and save teachers time. Related skills are visible during selection to strengthen alignment, and mandatory status can be adjusted for added flexibility. The result is a streamlined process that helps educators plan and assign with greater efficiency and confidence.
Play Streaks keep learning going
The new Play Streaks reward students for spending at least 30 minutes each week in the Reading Playgrounds or the Reading Arcade, encouraging regular participation over time. By recognizing consistency, not just activity, Play Streaks help students build lasting learning habits while boosting engagement and time spent practicing and learning!
Gain visibility into student progress and engagement
The My Achievements page, located in the Teacher Dashboard, gives teachers a clear view of student streaks, leaderboard rankings, and badge progress, all in one place. With insight into engagement and achievement, teachers can better motivate students, celebrate milestones, and reinforce consistent learning behaviors across their classrooms.
Drag-and-drop feature replaced by improved click-to-place interaction
The redesigned experience simplifies how students interact with activities in Reading Playground and Reading Arcade, making placement interactions more intuitive, accessible, and frustration-free. The click-to-place interaction removes the need for sustained dragging and provides a clearer, more controlled way to complete tasks, allowing learners to focus on learning and successfully completing tasks.
Explore What Impact Looks Like
See how our latest updates support instructional effectiveness, student engagement, and measurable outcomes in a personalized walkthrough with a literacy expert.
Disclaimer: Release timelines for Texas customers may differ and are subject to the Texas Instructional Materials Review and Approval (IMRA) process.