Students read at a 2nd‑grade level.

Students advanced to a 4th‑grade reading level within a year.

Low parent involvement in reading homework.

Weekly family reading nights boosted homework completion by 40%.

Limited access to diverse texts.

Curated multicultural library increased student choice and motivation.

High rates of reading fluency errors.

Guided reading groups reduced errors by 30%.

Students struggled with comprehension.

Explicit comprehension strategies raised test scores by 15%.