The Reading Alliance Impact & Data
Building measurable literacy success—one reader, one classroom, one community at a time.
Every number represents a child who’s reading stronger, a teacher who feels supported, and a community that’s growing together.
At The Reading Alliance (TRA), impact isn’t just about participation—it’s about proof. Our programs combine Science-of-Reading practices, trained Literacy Instructional Assistants (LIAs), and the ROOTS of Learning™ framework to drive measurable gains across Arizona schools, microschools, and community sites.
2025 AT A GLANCE
Numbers that reflect real classrooms, real growth, and real change.
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4,236 students served statewide through TRA programs (district, microschool, homeschool, and community).
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89% of kindergarten students reached or exceeded grade-level reading benchmarks after one term.
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74% of first and second graders improved by at least one DIBELS level within 12 weeks.
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51 TRA Literacy Instructional Assistants (LIAs) placed and trained across 22 partner sites.
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100% of partners implemented the ROOTS of Learning™ model with fidelity and measurable outcomes.
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Average student growth:
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+23% increase in phonemic awareness
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+19% increase in decoding accuracy
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+16% improvement in oral reading fluency
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+14% growth in comprehension measures
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“Families trust us because TRA gives us the structure and results to back it up.”
- Gabriel C., Peoria, AZ
The ROOTS of Learning™ in Action
TRA’s success is grounded in the ROOTS of Learning™ model, our framework for early literacy implementation and child development:
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Resilience: Students persisted through challenges, showing increased stamina and task completion.
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Opportunity: 92% of TRA classrooms integrated daily small-group reading blocks.
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Observation: Teachers and LIAs completed over 7,800 formative assessments to inform instruction.
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Training: Every LIA and educator received weekly coaching aligned to Science-of-Reading fidelity.
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Self-Belief: 95% of students reported feeling “confident” or “very confident” as readers by mid-year surveys.
Community Impact
Where literacy meets leadership.
(Community partners bring reading to life outside the classroom.)
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4 active community sites (cities within Maricopa County) hosted TRA literacy programming.
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1,100+ children and families participated in literacy interventions.
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100% of community program staff completed ROOTS of Learning™ training.
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Youth participants in SMILE reported a 96% satisfaction rate, with 78% entering education or youth development roles after completion.
Accountability & Data Integrity
TRA’s impact reporting aligns with Arizona Department of Education standards and includes:
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PELI and DIBELS progress monitoring (tri-annual assessments)
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Fidelity observations and coaching reports
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Student attendance and engagement logs
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Teacher and parent satisfaction surveys
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Independent data validation through partner school districts
Dr. Brian J. Dean of Education
“TRA helped us turn our reading goals into measurable results.”
Our district now runs consistent reading routines across every classroom. The data speaks for itself—literacy rates are up, and our teachers feel supported.
Synthia P. Pre-K Teacher
“The Reading Alliance helped us do more than teach reading—they helped us build pride and connection.”
Marcus R. Manager BGC
“TRA turned our community center into a literacy hub.”
Our kids come every day excited to read. Parents feel supported, and staff feel prepared. This partnership changed how we show up for families.
Join the movement
At TRA, every number represents progress—with purpose. From the classroom to the community, we measure success by the readers we grow, the teachers we empower, and the systems we strengthen.