Clearinghouse Finds Evidence Reading Program Works

A review by the federal What Works Clearinghouse of an intervention for adolescent literacy finds that a popular computerized reading program has “potentially positive effects” on student achievement.

The analysis, released yesterday, examines the impact of Read 180, developed by Scholastic Inc.

Out of 101 studies on Read 180 that were reviewed, the clearinghouse found seven that met its standards, although “with reservations.” On the basis of the seven studies, the clearinghouse concluded that evidence for the impact of the curriculum is medium to large for reading comprehension...