Memphis invests in literacy program as 75% of students fall below reading proficiency

Memphis-Shelby County Schools is launching a districtwide intervention program for students with dyslexia, backed by a $540,000 contract with Reading Horizons. The initiative aims to support 5,000 students showing signs of dyslexia through targeted small-group tutoring and teacher training. The program emphasizes phonics and decoding strategies to improve literacy and boost performance on the TCAP.