Ohio school showcases Science of Reading progress

7/1/2025

Austintown Elementary shares literacy improvement

Students and staff from Austintown Elementary in Mahoning County shared the positive impact they’ve seen from implementing the Science of Reading. A research-based approach to learning to read, the Science of Reading is key to improving early literacy in Ohio.

In 2023, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine launched the ReadOhio initiative, a statewide effort to raise literacy achievement. State agencies and partner organizations are collaborating to anchor supports for families, educators, leaders, and community partners in the Science of Reading.

Learn more about Ohio’s work to implement the Science of Reading and Ohio’s Plan to Raise Literacy Achievement, a state literacy framework that promotes proficiency in reading, writing, and communication for all learners.