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Reading Horizons® Discovery and Elevate Win Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence Best of 2024

Award recognition highlights innovation in foundational literacy instruction for elementary and secondary learners

KAYSVILLE, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Reading Horizons® is honored to announce that both Reading Horizons® Discovery (K-3) and Reading Horizons® Elevate (4-12+) have earned prestigious honors in the Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence Best of 2024. These products were recognized for their outstanding contributions to literacy education and empowering students and educators.

The Tech & Learning Best of 2024 Awards celebrate the top educational technology products that have made a significant impact in the classroom. Judged by a panel of industry experts, these awards recognize products that go above and beyond to support teaching, learning, and student success.

  • The Reading Horizons® Discovery Product Suite was honored in the Primary Education category. This K-3 literacy solution integrates teacher-led instruction with student-centered software, offering scripted lessons, differentiated instruction, and built-in assessments. These features simplify lesson preparation, provide real-time coaching, and enhance teaching effectiveness, equipping young learners with essential foundational reading skills. In 2024, this product also earned an “all green” rating from EdReports for its K-3 supplemental curriculum.
  • In the Secondary Education category, Reading Horizons® Elevate received accolades for its innovative method of teaching literacy to older students. Elevate integrates direct instruction with engaging, self-paced software to develop and strengthen 4th-12th grade students' foundational reading skills. Elevate also includes flexible options for Summer School and Express Track, allowing students to accelerate their learning and achieve rapid progress within a condensed timeframe.

“We’re incredibly honored by these recognitions,” said Trisha Thomas, President of Reading Horizons. “Our team is dedicated to providing educators with high-quality instructional materials that drive student success. These awards are a testament to the power of evidence-based methods and our commitment to fostering literacy at every grade level.”

Drawing on over 40 years of research-driven, evidence-based strategies, Reading Horizons products offer flexible literacy instruction for every student. Whether in general education, intervention, special education, multilingual learning, or support groups, the program is designed to meet diverse student needs, providing the essential skills for academic achievement and lifelong success.

For more information about the Reading Horizons® Discovery Product Suite and Reading Horizons® Elevate, visit www.readinghorizons.com.

About Reading Horizons

For over 40 years, Reading Horizons® has empowered educators to combat illiteracy with innovative, tech-enabled foundational reading instruction. By aligning with the latest advancements in the science of reading, it supports educators, schools, and students with effective literacy solutions. Learn more about K–12 foundational literacy solutions and join the Science of Reading Collective, a collaborative space where educators share best practices and engage in meaningful discussions on literacy instruction.

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Media Inquiries:
Kelley K. Johnson
kelley.johnson@readinghorizons.com
(801) 368.1183

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Media Inquiries:
Kelley K. Johnson
kelley.johnson@readinghorizons.com
(801) 368.1183

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